Business owners looking to sell fireworks within the City of Marion, see the information below.

State of Iowa Fireworks License Application Information

Effective May 9, 2017, Iowa legalized the sale and use of consumer-grade fireworks.

There is no Marion application for consumer firework sales, however, a tent permit is required if applicable. 

Possession and Use of Fireworks
Per the Marion Code of Ordinances, it is unlawful for any person to possess, store, use, ignite or explode any fireworks not permitted by State law, within the City limits unless that person is the holder of a valid permit or license.

It is unlawful for any person to use, ignite or explode any fireworks except those items defined as a novelty in the American Pyrotechnics Association Standard 87-1 Chapter 3.2, within the City limits except for on the following dates and times:

• July 4 from noon to 11 p.m.
• December 31 from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on January 1