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HRS §132D-3

When you can legally set off consumer fireworks

This law says when you can light consumer fireworks in Hawaii. You can only use them on certain holidays during set hours, or at other times if you get a special permit. The permit also limits how many firecrackers you can buy.

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The statute, as written — Permissible uses of consumer fireworks

Consumer fireworks may be set off, ignited, discharged, or otherwise caused to explode within the State only: (1) From 9:00 p.m. on New Year's Eve to 1:00 a.m. on New Year's Day; from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Chinese New Year's Day; and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the Fourth of July; or (2) From 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. as allowed by permit pursuant to section 132D-10 if the proposed cultural use is to occur at any time other than during the periods prescribed in paragraph (1); provided that the purchase of not more than five thousand individual consumer fireworks commonly known as firecrackers shall be allowed under each permit.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§132D-10 Permits needed to buy and use fireworks

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