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WA Rev Code § 70.77.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law.|70.77.250 - Chief of the Washington state patrol to enforce and administer—Powers and duties.

RCW 70.77.250 Chief of the Washington state patrol to enforce and administer—Powers and duties.(1) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, shall enforce and administer this chapter.(2) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, shall appoint such deputies and employees as may be necessary and required to carry out the provisions of this chapter.(3) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, shall adopt those rules relating to fireworks as are necessary for the implementation of this chapter.(4) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, shall adopt those rules as are necessary to ensure statewide minimum standards for the enforcement of this chapter. Counties and cities shall comply with these state rules. Any ordinances adopted by a county or city that are more restrictive than state law shall have an effective date no sooner than one year after their adoption.(5) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, may exercise the necessary police powers to enforce the criminal provisions of this chapter. This grant of police powers does not prevent any other state agency and city, county, or local government agency having general law enforcement powers from enforcing this chapter within the jurisdiction of the agency and city, county, or local government.(6) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, shall adopt rules necessary to enforce the civil penalty provisions for the violations of this chapter. A civil penalty under this subsection may not exceed one thousand dollars per day for each violation and is subject to the procedural requirements under RCW 70.77.252.(7) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, may investigate or cause to be investigated all fires resulting, or suspected of resulting, from the use of fireworks.[ 2002 c 370 § 19; 1997 c 182 § 5. Prior: 1995 c 369 § 45; 1995 c 61 § 12; 1986 c 266 § 100; 1984 c 249 § 7; 1982 c 230 § 12; 1961 c 228 § 27.]NOTES:Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.Severability—Effective date—1997 c 182: See notes following RCW 70.77.160.Effective date—1995 c 369: See note following RCW 43.43.930.Severability—Effective date—1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
WA Rev Code § 70.77.255 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law.|70.77.255 - Acts prohibited without appropriate licenses and permits—Minimum age for license or permit—Activities permitted without license or permit.

RCW 70.77.255 Acts prohibited without appropriate licenses and permits—Minimum age for license or permit—Activities permitted without license or permit.(1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no person, without appropriate state licenses and city or county permits as required by this chapter may:(a) Manufacture, import, possess, or sell any fireworks at wholesale or retail for any use;(b) Make a public display of fireworks;(c) Transport fireworks, except as a licensee or as a public carrier delivering to a licensee; or(d) Knowingly manufacture, import, transport, store, sell, or possess with intent to sell, as fireworks, explosives, as defined under RCW 70.74.010, that are not fireworks, as defined under this chapter.(2) Except as authorized by a license and permit under subsection (1)(b) of this section or as provided in RCW 70.77.311, no person may discharge display fireworks at any place.(3) No person less than eighteen years of age may apply for or receive a license or permit under this chapter.(4) No license or permit is required for the possession or use of consumer fireworks lawfully purchased at retail.[ 2002 c 370 § 21; 1997 c 182 § 6; 1995 c 61 § 13; 1994 c 133 § 4; 1984 c 249 § 10; 1982 c 230 § 14; 1961 c 228 § 28.]NOTES:Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.Severability—Effective date—1997 c 182: See notes following RCW 70.77.160.Severability—Effective date—1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.Severability—Effective date—1994 c 133: See notes following RCW 70.77.146.
WA Rev Code § 70.77.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law.|70.77.260 - Application for permit.

RCW 70.77.260 Application for permit.(1) Any person desiring to do any act mentioned in RCW 70.77.255(1) (a) or (c) shall apply in writing to a local fire official for a permit.(2) Any person desiring to put on a public display of fireworks under RCW 70.77.255(1)(b) shall apply in writing to a local fire official for a permit. Application shall be made at least ten days in advance of the proposed display.[ 1984 c 249 § 11; 1982 c 230 § 15; 1961 c 228 § 29.]NOTES:General license holders to file license certificate with application for permit for public display of fireworks: RCW 70.77.355.
WA Rev Code § 70.77.265 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law.|70.77.265 - Investigation, report on permit application.

RCW 70.77.265 Investigation, report on permit application.The local fire official receiving an application for a permit under RCW 70.77.260(1) shall investigate the application and submit a report of findings and a recommendation for or against the issuance of the permit, together with reasons, to the governing body of the city or county.[ 1994 c 133 § 5; 1984 c 249 § 12; 1961 c 228 § 30.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1994 c 133: See notes following RCW 70.77.146.
WA Rev Code § 70.77.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law.|70.77.270 - Governing body to grant permits—Statewide standards—Liability insurance.

RCW 70.77.270 Governing body to grant permits—Statewide standards—Liability insurance.(1) The governing body of a city or county, or a designee, shall grant an application for a permit under RCW 70.77.260(1) if the application meets the standards under this chapter, and the applicable ordinances of the city or county. The permit shall be granted by June 10, or no less than thirty days after receipt of an application whichever date occurs first, for sales commencing on June 28 and on December 27; or by December 10, or no less than thirty days after receipt of an application whichever date occurs first, for sales commencing only on December 27.(2) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, shall prescribe uniform, statewide standards for retail fireworks stands including, but not limited to, the location of the stands, setback requirements and siting of the stands, types of buildings and construction material that may be used for the stands, use of the stands and areas around the stands, cleanup of the area around the stands, transportation of fireworks to and from the stands, and temporary storage of fireworks associated with the retail fireworks stands. All cities and counties which allow retail fireworks sales shall comply with these standards.(3) No retail fireworks permit may be issued to any applicant unless the retail fireworks stand is covered by a liability insurance policy with coverage of not less than fifty thousand dollars and five hundred thousand dollars for bodily injury liability for each person and occurrence, respectively, and not less than fifty thousand dollars for property damage liability for each occurrence, unless such insurance is not readily available from at least three approved insurance companies. If insurance in this amount is not offered, each fireworks permit shall be covered by a liability insurance policy in the maximum amount offered by at least three different approved insurance companies.No wholesaler may knowingly sell or supply fireworks to any retail fireworks licensee unless the wholesaler determines that the retail fireworks licensee is covered by liability insurance in the same, or greater, amount as provided in this subsection.[ 2002 c 370 § 22; 1997 c 182 § 8; 1995 c 61 § 14; 1994 c 133 § 6; 1984 c 249 § 13; 1961 c 228 § 31.]NOTES:Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.Severability—Effective date—1997 c 182: See notes following RCW 70.77.160.Severability—Effective date—1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.Severability—Effective date—1994 c 133: See notes following RCW 70.77.146.
WA Rev Code § 70.77.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law.|70.77.280 - Public display permit—Investigation—Governing body to grant—Conditions.

RCW 70.77.280 Public display permit—Investigation—Governing body to grant—Conditions.The local fire official receiving an application for a permit under RCW 70.77.260(2) for a public display of fireworks shall investigate whether the character and location of the display as proposed would be hazardous to property or dangerous to any person. Based on the investigation, the official shall submit a report of findings and a recommendation for or against the issuance of the permit, together with reasons, to the governing body of the city or county. The governing body shall grant the application if it meets the requirements of this chapter and the ordinance of the city or county.[ 1995 c 61 § 15; 1994 c 133 § 7; 1984 c 249 § 14; 1961 c 228 § 33.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.Severability—Effective date—1994 c 133: See notes following RCW 70.77.146.
WA Rev Code § 70.77.285 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law.|70.77.285 - Public display permit—Bond or insurance for liability.

RCW 70.77.285 Public display permit—Bond or insurance for liability.Except as provided in RCW 70.77.355, the applicant for a permit under RCW 70.77.260(2) for a public display of fireworks shall include with the application evidence of a bond issued by an authorized surety company. The bond shall be in the amount required by RCW 70.77.295 and shall be conditioned upon the applicant's payment of all damages to persons or property resulting from or caused by such public display of fireworks, or any negligence on the part of the applicant or its agents, servants, employees, or subcontractors in the presentation of the display. Instead of a bond, the applicant may include a certificate of insurance evidencing the carrying of appropriate liability insurance in the amount required by RCW 70.77.295 for the benefit of the person named therein as assured, as evidence of ability to respond in damages. The local fire official receiving the application shall approve the bond or insurance if it meets the requirements of this section.[ 1995 c 61 § 16; 1984 c 249 § 15; 1982 c 230 § 16; 1961 c 228 § 34.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.
WA Rev Code § 70.77.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law.|70.77.290 - Public display permit—Granted for exclusive purpose.

RCW 70.77.290 Public display permit—Granted for exclusive purpose.If a permit under RCW 70.77.260(2) for the public display of fireworks is granted, the sale, possession and use of fireworks for the public display is lawful for that purpose only.[ 1997 c 182 § 9; 1984 c 249 § 16; 1961 c 228 § 35.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1997 c 182: See notes following RCW 70.77.160.
WA Rev Code § 70.77.295 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law.|70.77.295 - Public display permit—Amount of bond or insurance.

RCW 70.77.295 Public display permit—Amount of bond or insurance.In the case of an application for a permit under RCW 70.77.260(2) for the public display of fireworks, the amount of the surety bond or certificate of insurance required under RCW 70.77.285 shall be not less than fifty thousand dollars and one million dollars for bodily injury liability for each person and event, respectively, and not less than twenty-five thousand dollars for property damage liability for each event.[ 1984 c 249 § 17; 1982 c 230 § 17; 1961 c 228 § 36.]
WA Rev Code § 70.77.305 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law.|70.77.305 - Chief of the Washington state patrol to issue licenses—Registration of in-state agents.

RCW 70.77.305 Chief of the Washington state patrol to issue licenses—Registration of in-state agents.The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, has the power to issue licenses for the manufacture, importation, sale, and use of all fireworks in this state, except as provided in RCW 70.77.311 and 70.77.395. A person may be licensed as a manufacturer, importer, or wholesaler under this chapter only if the person has a designated agent in this state who is registered with the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection.[ 2002 c 370 § 23; 1995 c 369 § 46; 1986 c 266 § 101; 1984 c 249 § 18; 1982 c 230 § 18; 1961 c 228 § 38.]NOTES:Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.Effective date—1995 c 369: See note following RCW 43.43.930.Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
WA Rev Code § 70.77.311 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law.|70.77.311 - Exemptions from licensing—Purchase of certain agricultural and wildlife fireworks by government agencies—Purchase of consumer fireworks by religious or private organizations.

RCW 70.77.311 Exemptions from licensing—Purchase of certain agricultural and wildlife fireworks by government agencies—Purchase of consumer fireworks by religious or private organizations.(1) No license is required for the purchase of agricultural and wildlife fireworks by government agencies if:(a) The agricultural and wildlife fireworks are used for wildlife control or are distributed to farmers, ranchers, or growers through a wildlife management program administered by the United States department of the interior or an equivalent state or local governmental agency;(b) The distribution is in response to a written application describing the wildlife management problem that requires use of the devices;(c) It is of no greater quantity than necessary to control the described problem; and(d) It is limited to situations where other means of control are unavailable or inadequate.(2) No license is required for religious organizations or private organizations or persons to purchase or use consumer fireworks and such audible ground devices as firecrackers, salutes, and chasers if:(a) Purchased from a licensed manufacturer, importer, or wholesaler;(b) For use on prescribed dates and locations;(c) For religious or specific purposes; and(d) A permit is obtained from the local fire official. No fee may be charged for this permit.[ 2002 c 370 § 24; 1995 c 61 § 17; 1984 c 249 § 19; 1982 c 230 § 19.]NOTES:Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.Severability—Effective date—1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.
WA Rev Code § 70.77.315 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law.|70.77.315 - Application for license.

RCW 70.77.315 Application for license.Any person who desires to engage in the manufacture, importation, sale, or use of fireworks, except use as provided in RCW 70.77.255(4), 70.77.311, and 70.77.395, shall make a written application to the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, on forms provided by him or her. Such application shall be accompanied by the annual license fee as prescribed in this chapter.[ 2002 c 370 § 25; 1997 c 182 § 10. Prior: 1995 c 369 § 47; 1995 c 61 § 18; 1986 c 266 § 102; 1982 c 230 § 20; 1961 c 228 § 40.]NOTES:Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.Severability—Effective date—1997 c 182: See notes following RCW 70.77.160.Effective date—1995 c 369: See note following RCW 43.43.930.Severability—Effective date—1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
WA Rev Code § 70.77.320 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law.|70.77.320 - Application for license to be signed.

RCW 70.77.320 Application for license to be signed.The application for a license shall be signed by the applicant. If application is made by a partnership, it shall be signed by each partner of the partnership, and if application is made by a corporation, it shall be signed by an officer of the corporation and bear the seal of the corporation.[ 1961 c 228 § 41.]
WA Rev Code § 70.77.325 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law.|70.77.325 - Annual application for a license—Dates.

RCW 70.77.325 Annual application for a license—Dates.(1) An application for a license shall be made annually by every person holding an existing license who wishes to continue the activity requiring the license during an additional year. The application shall be accompanied by the annual license fees as prescribed in RCW 70.77.343 and 70.77.340.(2) A person applying for an annual license as a retailer under this chapter shall file an application no later than May 1 for annual sales commencing on June 28 and on December 27, or no later than November 1 for sales commencing only on December 27. The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, shall grant or deny the license within fifteen days of receipt of the application.(3) A person applying for an annual license as a manufacturer, importer, or wholesaler under this chapter shall file an application by January 31 of the current year. The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, shall grant or deny the license within ninety days of receipt of the application.[ 1997 c 182 § 11; 1994 c 133 § 8; 1991 c 135 § 4; 1986 c 266 § 103; 1984 c 249 § 20; 1982 c 230 § 21; 1961 c 228 § 42.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1997 c 182: See notes following RCW 70.77.160.Severability—Effective date—1994 c 133: See notes following RCW 70.77.146.Intent—Effective date—Severability—1991 c 135: See notes following RCW 43.43.946.Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
WA Rev Code § 70.77.330 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law.|70.77.330 - License to engage in particular act to be issued if not contrary to public safety or welfare—Transportation of fireworks authorized.

RCW 70.77.330 License to engage in particular act to be issued if not contrary to public safety or welfare—Transportation of fireworks authorized.If the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, finds that the granting of such license is not contrary to public safety or welfare, he or she shall issue a license authorizing the applicant to engage in the particular act or acts upon the payment of the license fee specified in this chapter. Licensees may transport the class of fireworks for which they hold a valid license.[ 2002 c 370 § 26; 1995 c 369 § 48; 1986 c 266 § 104; 1982 c 230 § 22; 1961 c 228 § 43.]NOTES:Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.Effective date—1995 c 369: See note following RCW 43.43.930.Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
WA Rev Code § 70.77.335 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law.|70.77.335 - License authorizes activities of sellers, authorized representatives, employees.

RCW 70.77.335 License authorizes activities of sellers, authorized representatives, employees.The authorization to engage in the particular act or acts conferred by a license to a person shall extend to sellers, authorized representatives, and other employees of such person.[ 2002 c 370 § 27; 1982 c 230 § 23; 1961 c 228 § 44.]NOTES:Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
WA Rev Code § 70.77.340 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law.|70.77.340 - Annual license fees.

RCW 70.77.340 Annual license fees.The original and annual license fee shall be as follows:Manufacturer . . . .$500.00Importer . . . .100.00Wholesaler . . . .1,000.00Retailer (for each separate retail outlet) . . . .10.00Public display for display fireworks . . . .10.00Pyrotechnic operator for display fireworks . . . .5.00[ 2002 c 370 § 28; 1982 c 230 § 24; 1961 c 228 § 45.]NOTES:Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
WA Rev Code § 70.77.343 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law.|70.77.343 - License fees—Additional.

RCW 70.77.343 License fees—Additional.(1) License fees, in addition to the fees in RCW 70.77.340, shall be charged as follows:Manufacturer . . . .$1,500.00Importer . . . .900.00Wholesaler . . . .1,000.00Retailer (for each separate outlet) . . . .30.00Public display for display fireworks . . . .40.00Pyrotechnic operator for display fireworks . . . .5.00(2) All receipts from the license fees in this section shall be placed in the fire services trust fund and at least seventy-five percent of these receipts shall be used to fund a statewide public education campaign developed by the chief of the Washington state patrol and the licensed fireworks industry emphasizing the safe and responsible use of legal fireworks and the remaining receipts shall be used to fund statewide enforcement efforts against the sale and use of fireworks that are illegal under this chapter.[ 2002 c 370 § 29; 1997 c 182 § 12; 1995 c 61 § 19; 1991 c 135 § 6.]NOTES:Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.Severability—Effective date—1997 c 182: See notes following RCW 70.77.160.Severability—Effective date—1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.Intent—Effective date—Severability—1991 c 135: See notes following RCW 43.43.946.
WA Rev Code § 70.77.345 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law.|70.77.345 - Duration of licenses and retail fireworks sales permits.

RCW 70.77.345 Duration of licenses and retail fireworks sales permits.Every license and every retail fireworks sales permit issued shall be for the period from January 1st of the year for which the application is made through January 31st of the subsequent year, or the remaining portion thereof.[ 1997 c 182 § 13; 1995 c 61 § 20; 1991 c 135 § 5; 1982 c 230 § 25; 1961 c 228 § 46.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1997 c 182: See notes following RCW 70.77.160.Severability—Effective date—1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.Intent—Effective date—Severability—1991 c 135: See notes following RCW 43.43.946.