Fireworks rules

July 3, 2017

Fireworks are seen inside a Bellino Fireworks tent in the parking lot of the 1st Avenue Hy-Vee in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. State law says consumer fireworks may be sold and used in permitted areas and many be purchased by customers 18 or older. Iowa City Code says fireworks many not be used in city limits with an exception for novelty fireworks, such as sparklers and snakes. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

State Law

• Consumer fireworks may be sold and used in permitted areas

• The types of newly legal fireworks include Roman candles, firecrackers, cone fountains, and several others

• Customers must be 18 or older to buy fireworks

• Fireworks may be used on private property between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. from June 1 to July 8, and Dec. 10 through Jan. 3, unless city rules dictate otherwise

Iowa City Code

• Fireworks may not be used in city limits

• Exception: novelty fireworks, such as sparklers and snakes, may be used

• Violators may be fined $250 to $650

• Illegal fireworks may be reported to a 24-hour police line at 319-356-6800

Local fireworks shows

• Cedar Rapids, Monday at dusk, Ellis Park

• Coralville, Tuesday at dusk, Morrison Park