Based on the information available to US Fireworks at the time of writing this data, the following legal requirements apply to the State of Alaska. Bottled rockets: Legally permitted celestial rockets: Legally permitted Roman candles: Legally permitted fireworks: Legally permitted sparks: Smoke and punk legally permitted: Fountains legally permitted: Rockets legally permitted: New products legally permitted: Crackling and strobes legally permitted: Parachutes legally permitted: Wheels and spinners legally permitted: Celestial aircraft legally permitted: Display shells Legally Permitted: Legally Permitted Pieces of Air Allowed (Cake): Legally Authorized US Fireworks attempted to compile relevant fireworks legal information for the State of Alaska. Please note that state laws are constantly changing and this information may be out of date. To be sure, you should check the information presented here with the State Fire Marshal`s Office. US Fireworks has provided this information solely as a convenience and is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies that may be contained in such data. The use of fireworks on “state woodland” (i.e., on all land except water), both private and public, is illegal during the fire season from April 1 to August 31. As of July 2018, here`s a breakdown of where personal fireworks are legal and where they`re not. Tags: City of the North Pole, Fairbanks North Star Borough Emergency Operations, Fire Prevention Preparation and Intrusion, Restrictions on Fireworks The law of the city of Valdez legalizes the use of fireworks from 10pm. From July 3 to July 4. While fireworks can seem majestic when they light up the sky, they can also be dangerous. During fire season, From April 1 to August 31, Alaskan law prohibits the use of fireworks on public or private “woodlands,” which by definition includes “all land on which grass, brush, wood, and other natural vegetative material grows.” (AS 41.15.170) Some municipalities may issue orders to ban fireworks during periods of high fire risk, as the city at the North Pole did today.
The North Pole today closed the sale of fireworks due to current weather conditions and the lack of available firefighting resources in the Alaskan Interior. See press release below. The use and sale of fireworks is prohibited by the county, which includes all unincorporated areas such as Hope, Kasilof, Sterling, Cooper Landing and many other communities. Incorporated cities have their own rules; Homer, Kachemak, Seldovia and Soldotna ban fireworks. Kenai only allows fireworks on New Year`s Eve and New Year`s Eve. Seward currently handles fireworks through its Noise Ordinance and strongly advises against any use in the city. B. It is illegal for a person to offer for sale explosive fireworks or stink bombs to which fuses are attached or which can be detonated by matches or tusks, without the advertisement expressly stating: “It is illegal for any person to sell, possess or use fireworks in the community of Anchorage. AMC 14.70.180” “Never (light them) in a structure, do not point them at structures, (straighten them) away from trees and dead grass,” he said. “If you are in a place where fireworks are allowed, do not let children handle the fireworks or turn them on.
Do not use them if you are impaired (and) the light is turned off one by one. ==REFERENCES== It is illegal for a person to knowingly sell, possess or use explosive fireworks or stink bombs to which fuses are attached or which may be detonated by matches or percussion, without the authorization of the municipal official responsible for issuing permits for such activities. This Section does not apply to the sale, possession or use of road or other warning torches or ammunition for firearms, unless they are used for purposes other than those intended. All fireworks, including sparks and bottle rockets, are illegal in the Anchorage community and the use of fireworks is punishable by a fine of up to $300.00. Anchorage City Code 14.70.180 states: Fireworks. Fireworks – including sparks – are illegal in the Community of Anchorage, including Eagle River and Girdwood, and the “possession, use or sale of fireworks is strictly prohibited by the Municipal Code.” People can use fireworks on private land in Houston with the permission of the landowner. [Watch: DIY fireworks fans flock to Houston, Alaska, every four July] Fireworks are banned in Mat-Su district, including the towns of Palmer and Wasilla. Penalties for the illegal use of fireworks include fines of up to $500 per violation of county law. Districts and municipalities may make their own ordinances on the use of fireworks within their borders. For example, fairbanks North Star Borough does not allow the use of personal fireworks in its parks or facilities, and use for an event requires an agreement on the use of the facility, additional insurance, and must comply with all local and state regulations. Download link to read the FNSB code dealing with fireworks.
According to a press release sent to the Alaskan news source by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Emergency Services Department, fireworks are explosives that are best left to professionals. They also remind people to be aware of the dangers of wildfires and to follow all incineration guidelines and safe practices from the Ministry of Forestry.