HCC §17-2-41

Fireworks permits and times you don't need one

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This section lists the types of fireworks permits available to the public and the specific times when you can set off certain consumer fireworks without a permit. It covers permits for firecrackers and other consumer fireworks for cultural purposes, as well as permits for aerial devices and display fireworks. It also states when no permit is needed for consumer fireworks other than firecrackers.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Permits

A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

(a) The following types of fireworks permits are available to the public: (1) Consumer fireworks. (A) Permits for the purchase and use of firecrackers, during designated periods, on New Year’s Eve to New Year’s Day; Chinese New Year’s Day, and the Fourth of July, pursuant to section 17-2-42. (B) Permits for the purchase and use of consumer fireworks for cultural purposes, other than during designated periods on New Year’s Eve to New Year’s Day, Chinese New Year’s Day, and the Fourth of July, pursuant to section 17-2-43. (2) Aerial devices, display fireworks, and articles pyrotechnic. Permits to purchase, set off, ignite, discharge, or otherwise cause to explode aerial devices, display fireworks, and articles pyrotechnic, pursuant to section (b) Permits not required. Consumer fireworks other than firecrackers may be set off, ignited, discharged, or otherwise caused to explode within the County without a permit during the following periods: (1) 9:00 p.m. on New Year's Eve to 1:00 a.m. on New Year's Day; (2) 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Chinese New Year's Day; and (3) 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the Fourth of July. (2016, ord 16-107, sec 3; am 2023, ord 23-8, sec 2.) 17-2-41 SUPP. 20 (7-2026) 17-12 FIRE § 17-2-42

Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗as published Jul 16, 2026our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.

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