Fireworks sales are illegal in Lawrence. Fireworks stands must be outside the city limits. Douglas County regulations allow the sale of fireworks from July 2 through July 4 only.

People may ignite or discharge fireworks legally on private property in the city, with property owner permission, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 2 and 3, and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 4.

Discharging fireworks on public roads or rights of way and in public parks is illegal. Fireworks shall not be ignited or discharged within 1,000 feet of any hospital or into, under or on a car whether moving or parked.

It is the responsibility of users to clean up fireworks debris.

Fireworks prohibited in Kansas include bottle rockets, fireworks mounted on a stick or wire and projected into the air when ignited. This includes trough or pipe rockets, but excludes helicopter-type fireworks. Homemade fireworks also are prohibited.