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2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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 . . . .$
500.00
Importer . . . .
100.00
Wholesaler . . . .
1,000.00
Retailer (for each separate retail
outlet) . . . .
10.00
Public display for display fireworks . . . .
10.00
Pyrotechnic 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.
2023 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 . . . .$
1,500.00
Importer . . . .
900.00
Wholesaler . . . .
1,000.00
Retailer (for each separate outlet) . . . .
30.00
Public display for display fireworks . . . .
40.00
Pyrotechnic 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.
2023 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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.355 - General license for public display—Surety bond or insurance—Filing of license certificate with local permit application.

RCW 70.77.355
General license for public display—Surety bond or insurance—Filing of license certificate with local permit application.
(1) Any adult person may secure a general license from the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, for the public display of fireworks within the state of Washington. A general license is subject to the provisions of this chapter relative to the securing of local permits for the public display of fireworks in any city or county, except that in lieu of filing the bond or certificate of public liability insurance with the appropriate local official under RCW 70.77.260 as required in RCW 70.77.285, the same bond or certificate shall be filed with the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection. The bond or certificate of insurance for a general license in addition shall provide that: (a) The insurer will not cancel the insured's coverage without fifteen days prior written notice to the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection; (b) the duly licensed pyrotechnic operator required by law to supervise and discharge the public display, acting either as an employee of the insured or as an independent contractor and the state of Washington, its officers, agents, employees, and servants are included as additional insureds, but only insofar as any operations under contract are concerned; and (c) the state is not responsible for any premium or assessments on the policy.
(2) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, may issue such general licenses. The holder of a general license shall file a certificate from the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, evidencing the license with any application for a local permit for the public display of fireworks under RCW 70.77.260.
[ 1997 c 182 § 14; 1994 c 133 § 9; 1986 c 266 § 105; 1984 c 249 § 21; 1982 c 230 § 26; 1961 c 228 § 48.]
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.
Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.360 - Denial of license for material misrepresentation or if contrary to public safety or welfare.

RCW 70.77.360
Denial of license for material misrepresentation or if contrary to public safety or welfare.
If the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, finds that an application for any license under this chapter contains a material misrepresentation or that the granting of any license would be contrary to the public safety or welfare, the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, may deny the application for the license.
[ 1995 c 369 § 49; 1986 c 266 § 106; 1984 c 249 § 22; 1982 c 230 § 27; 1961 c 228 § 49.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1995 c 369: See note following RCW 43.43.930.
Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.365 - Denial of license for failure to meet qualifications or conditions.

RCW 70.77.365
Denial of license for failure to meet qualifications or conditions.
A written report by the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, or a local fire official, or any of their authorized representatives, disclosing that the applicant for a license, or the premises for which a license is to apply, do not meet the qualifications or conditions for a license constitutes grounds for the denial by the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, of any application for a license.
[ 1995 c 369 § 50; 1986 c 266 § 107; 1984 c 249 § 23; 1982 c 230 § 28; 1961 c 228 § 50.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1995 c 369: See note following RCW 43.43.930.
Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.370 - Hearing on denial of license.

RCW 70.77.370
Hearing on denial of license.
Any applicant who has been denied a license for reasons other than making application after the date set forth in RCW 70.77.325 is entitled to a hearing in accordance with the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW, the Administrative Procedure Act.
[ 1994 c 133 § 10; 1989 c 175 § 129; 1982 c 230 § 29; 1961 c 228 § 51.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1994 c 133: See notes following RCW 70.77.146.
Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.375 - Revocation of license.

RCW 70.77.375
Revocation of license.
The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, upon reasonable opportunity to be heard, may revoke any license issued pursuant to this chapter, if he or she finds that:
(1) The licensee has violated any provisions of this chapter or any rule made by the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, under and with the authority of this chapter;
(2) The licensee has created or caused a fire nuisance;
(3) Any licensee has failed or refused to file any required reports; or
(4) Any fact or condition exists which, if it had existed at the time of the original application for such license, reasonably would have warranted the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, in refusing originally to issue such license.
[ 1997 c 182 § 16; 1995 c 369 § 51; 1995 c 61 § 21; 1986 c 266 § 108; 1982 c 230 § 30; 1961 c 228 § 52.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: RCW 70.77.375 was amended twice during the 1995 legislative session, each without reference to the other. This section was subsequently amended by 1997 c 182 § 16, combining the text of the 1995 amendments, but not reenacting those sections. Any subsequent amendments to this section should include the 1997 and both 1995 histories in a reenactment.
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.381 - Wholesalers and retailers—Liability insurance requirements.

RCW 70.77.381
Wholesalers and retailers—Liability insurance requirements.
(1) Every wholesaler shall carry liability insurance for each wholesale and retail fireworks outlet it operates in the amount 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 available from at least three approved insurance companies. If insurance in this amount is not offered, each wholesale and retail outlet shall be covered by a liability insurance policy in the maximum amount offered by at least three different approved insurance companies.
(2) No wholesaler may knowingly sell or supply fireworks to any retail licensee unless the wholesaler determines that the retail licensee carries liability insurance in the same, or greater, amount as provided in subsection (1) of this section.
[ 2002 c 370 § 30; 1995 c 61 § 27.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.386 - Retailers—Purchase from licensed wholesalers.

RCW 70.77.386
Retailers—Purchase from licensed wholesalers.
Retail fireworks licensees shall purchase all fireworks from wholesalers possessing a valid wholesale license issued by the state of Washington.
[ 1995 c 61 § 28.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.395 - Dates and times consumer fireworks may be sold or discharged—Local governments may limit, prohibit sale or discharge of fireworks.

RCW 70.77.395
Dates and times consumer fireworks may be sold or discharged—Local governments may limit, prohibit sale or discharge of fireworks.
(1) It is legal to sell and purchase consumer fireworks within this state from twelve o'clock noon to eleven o'clock p.m. on the twenty-eighth of June, from nine o'clock a.m. to eleven o'clock p.m. on each day from the twenty-ninth of June through the fourth of July, from nine o'clock a.m. to nine o'clock p.m. on the fifth of July, from twelve o'clock noon to eleven o'clock p.m. on each day from the twenty-seventh of December through the thirty-first of December of each year, and as provided in RCW 70.77.311.
(2) Consumer fireworks may be used or discharged each day between the hours of twelve o'clock noon and eleven o'clock p.m. on the twenty-eighth of June and between the hours of nine o'clock a.m. and eleven o'clock p.m. on the twenty-ninth of June to the third of July, and on July 4th between the hours of nine o'clock a.m. and twelve o'clock midnight, and between the hours of nine o'clock a.m. and eleven o'clock p.m. on July 5th, and from six o'clock p.m. on December 31st until one o'clock a.m. on January 1st of the subsequent year, and as provided in RCW 70.77.311.
(3) A city or county may enact an ordinance within sixty days of June 13, 2002, to limit or prohibit the sale, purchase, possession, or use of consumer fireworks on December 27, 2002, through December 31, 2002, and thereafter as provided in RCW 70.77.250(4).
[ 2002 c 370 § 31; 1995 c 61 § 22; 1984 c 249 § 24; 1982 c 230 § 31; 1961 c 228 § 56.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.401 - Sale of certain fireworks prohibited.

RCW 70.77.401
Sale of certain fireworks prohibited.
No fireworks may be sold or offered for sale to the public as consumer fireworks which are classified as sky rockets, or missile-type rockets, firecrackers, salutes, or chasers as defined by the United States department of transportation and the federal consumer products safety commission except as provided in RCW 70.77.311.
[ 2002 c 370 § 32; 1995 c 61 § 7.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.405 - Authorized sales of toy caps, tricks, and novelties.

RCW 70.77.405
Authorized sales of toy caps, tricks, and novelties.
Toy paper caps containing not more than twenty-five hundredths grain of explosive compound for each cap and trick or novelty devices not classified as consumer fireworks may be sold at all times unless prohibited by local ordinance.
[ 2002 c 370 § 33; 1982 c 230 § 32; 1961 c 228 § 58.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.410 - Public displays not to be hazardous.

RCW 70.77.410
Public displays not to be hazardous.
All public displays of fireworks shall be of such a character and so located, discharged, or fired as not to be hazardous or dangerous to persons or property.
[ 1961 c 228 § 59.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.415 - Supervision of public displays.

RCW 70.77.415
Supervision of public displays.
Every public display of fireworks shall be handled or supervised by a pyrotechnic operator licensed by the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, under RCW 70.77.255.
[ 1995 c 369 § 52; 1986 c 266 § 109; 1984 c 249 § 25; 1982 c 230 § 33; 1961 c 228 § 60.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1995 c 369: See note following RCW 43.43.930.
Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.420 - Permanent storage permit required—Application—Investigation—Grant or denial—Conditions.

RCW 70.77.420
Permanent storage permit required—Application—Investigation—Grant or denial—Conditions.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to store permanently fireworks of any class without a permit for such permanent storage from the city or county in which the storage is to be made. A person proposing to store permanently fireworks shall apply in writing to a city or county at least ten days prior to the date of the proposed permanent storage. The city or county receiving the application for a permanent storage permit shall investigate whether the character and location of the permanent storage as proposed meets the requirements of the zoning, building, and fire codes or constitutes a hazard to property or is dangerous to any person. Based on the investigation, the city or county may grant or deny the application. The city or county may place reasonable conditions on any permit granted.
(2) For the purposes of this section the temporary storing or keeping of consumer fireworks when in conjunction with a valid retail sales license and permit shall comply with RCW 70.77.425 and the standards adopted under RCW 70.77.270(2) and not this section.
[ 2002 c 370 § 35; 1997 c 182 § 18; 1984 c 249 § 26; 1982 c 230 § 34; 1961 c 228 § 61.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.425 - Approved permanent storage facilities required.

RCW 70.77.425
Approved permanent storage facilities required.
It is unlawful for any person to store permanently stocks of fireworks remaining unsold after the lawful period of sale as provided in the person's permit except in such places of permanent storage as the city or county issuing the permit approves. Unsold stocks of consumer fireworks remaining after the authorized retail sales period from nine o'clock a.m. on June 28th to twelve o'clock noon on July 5th shall be returned on or before July 31st of the same year, or remaining after the authorized retail sales period from twelve o'clock noon on December 27th to eleven o'clock p.m. on December 31st shall be returned on or before January 10th of the subsequent year, to the approved permanent storage facilities of a licensed fireworks wholesaler or to a magazine or permanent storage place approved by a local fire official.
[ 2002 c 370 § 36; 1984 c 249 § 27; 1982 c 230 § 35; 1961 c 228 § 62.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.430 - Sale of stock after revocation or expiration of license.

RCW 70.77.430
Sale of stock after revocation or expiration of license.
Notwithstanding RCW 70.77.255, following the revocation or expiration of a license, a licensee in lawful possession of a lawfully acquired stock of fireworks may sell such fireworks, but only under supervision of the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection. Any sale under this section shall be solely to persons who are authorized to buy, possess, sell, or use such fireworks.
[ 1995 c 369 § 53; 1986 c 266 § 110; 1984 c 249 § 28; 1982 c 230 § 36; 1961 c 228 § 63.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1995 c 369: See note following RCW 43.43.930.
Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.435 - Seizure of fireworks.

RCW 70.77.435
Seizure of fireworks.
Any fireworks which are illegally sold, offered for sale, used, discharged, possessed, or transported in violation of the provisions of this chapter or the rules or regulations of the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, are subject to seizure by the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, or his or her deputy, or by state agencies or local governments having general law enforcement authority.
[ 2002 c 370 § 37; 1997 c 182 § 20; 1995 c 61 § 23; 1994 c 133 § 11; 1986 c 266 § 111; 1982 c 230 § 37; 1961 c 228 § 64.]
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.
Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.450 - Examination, inspection of books and premises.

RCW 70.77.450
Examination, inspection of books and premises.
The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, may make an examination of the books and records of any licensee, or other person relative to fireworks, and may visit and inspect the premises of any licensee he or she may deem at any time necessary for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter. The licensee, owner, lessee, manager, or operator of any such building or premises shall permit the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, his or her deputies or salaried assistants, the local fire official, and their authorized representatives to enter and inspect the premises at the time and for the purpose stated in this section.
[ 2012 c 117 § 395; 1997 c 182 § 22; 1994 c 133 § 13; 1986 c 266 § 113; 1961 c 228 § 67.]
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.
Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.455 - Licensees to maintain and make available complete records—Exemption from public records act.

RCW 70.77.455
Licensees to maintain and make available complete records—Exemption from public records act.
(1) All licensees shall maintain and make available to the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, full and complete records showing all production, imports, exports, purchases, and sales of fireworks items by class.
(2) All records obtained and all reports produced, as required by this chapter, are not subject to disclosure through the public records act under chapter 42.56 RCW.
[ 2005 c 274 § 337; 1997 c 182 § 23. Prior: 1995 c 369 § 54; 1995 c 61 § 25; 1986 c 266 § 114; 1982 c 230 § 38; 1961 c 228 § 68.]
NOTES:
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.460 - Reports, payments deemed made when filed or paid or date mailed.

RCW 70.77.460
Reports, payments deemed made when filed or paid or date mailed.
When reports on fireworks transactions or the payments of license fees or penalties are required to be made on or by specified dates, they shall be deemed to have been made at the time they are filed with or paid to the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, or, if sent by mail, on the date shown by the United States postmark on the envelope containing the report or payment.
[ 1995 c 369 § 55; 1986 c 266 § 115; 1961 c 228 § 69.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1995 c 369: See note following RCW 43.43.930.
Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.480 - Prohibited transfers of fireworks.

RCW 70.77.480
Prohibited transfers of fireworks.
The transfer of fireworks ownership whether by sale at wholesale or retail, by gift or other means of conveyance of title, or by delivery of any fireworks to any person in the state who does not possess and present to the carrier for inspection at the time of delivery a valid license, where such license is required to purchase, possess, transport, or use fireworks, is prohibited.
[ 1982 c 230 § 39; 1961 c 228 § 73.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.485 - Unlawful possession of fireworks—Penalties.

RCW 70.77.485
Unlawful possession of fireworks—Penalties.
It is unlawful to possess any class or kind of fireworks in violation of this chapter. A violation of this section is:
(1) A misdemeanor if involving less than one pound of fireworks, exclusive of external packaging; or
(2) A gross misdemeanor if involving one pound or more of fireworks, exclusive of external packaging.
For the purposes of this section, "external packaging" means any materials that are not an integral part of the operative unit of fireworks.
[ 1984 c 249 § 30; 1961 c 228 § 74.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.488 - Unlawful discharge or use of fireworks—Penalty.

RCW 70.77.488
Unlawful discharge or use of fireworks—Penalty.
It is unlawful for any person to discharge or use fireworks in a reckless manner which creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another person or damage to the property of another. A violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 1984 c 249 § 37.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.495 - Forestry permit to set off fireworks in forest, brush, fallow, etc.

RCW 70.77.495
Forestry permit to set off fireworks in forest, brush, fallow, etc.
It is unlawful for any person to set off fireworks of any kind in forest, fallows, grass, or brush covered land, either on his or her own land or the property of another, between April 15th and December 1st of any year, unless it is done under a written permit from the Washington state department of natural resources or its duly authorized agent, and in strict accordance with the terms of the permit and any other applicable law.
[ 2012 c 117 § 396; 2002 c 370 § 39; 1988 c 128 § 11; 1961 c 228 § 76.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.510 - Unlawful sales or transfers of display fireworks—Penalty.

RCW 70.77.510
Unlawful sales or transfers of display fireworks—Penalty.
It is unlawful for any person knowingly to sell, transfer, or agree to sell or transfer any display fireworks to any person who is not a fireworks licensee as provided for by this chapter. A violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2002 c 370 § 40; 1984 c 249 § 31; 1982 c 230 § 40; 1961 c 228 § 79.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.515 - Unlawful sales or transfers of consumer fireworks—Penalty.

RCW 70.77.515
Unlawful sales or transfers of consumer fireworks—Penalty.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to offer for sale, sell, or exchange for consideration, any consumer fireworks to a consumer or user other than at a fixed place of business of a retailer for which a license and permit have been issued.
(2) No licensee may sell any fireworks to any person under the age of sixteen.
(3) A violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2002 c 370 § 41; 1984 c 249 § 32; 1982 c 230 § 41; 1961 c 228 § 80.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.517 - Unlawful transportation of fireworks—Penalty.

RCW 70.77.517
Unlawful transportation of fireworks—Penalty.
It is unlawful for any person, except in the course of continuous interstate transportation through any state, to transport fireworks from this state into any other state, or deliver them for transportation into any other state, or attempt so to do, knowing that such fireworks are to be delivered, possessed, stored, transshipped, distributed, sold, or otherwise dealt with in a manner or for a use prohibited by the laws of such other state specifically prohibiting or regulating the use of fireworks. A violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor.
This section does not apply to a common or contract carrier or to international or domestic water carriers engaged in interstate commerce or to the transportation of fireworks into a state for the use of United States agencies in the carrying out or the furtherance of their operations.
In the enforcement of this section, the definitions of fireworks contained in the laws of the respective states shall be applied.
As used in this section, the term "state" includes the several states, territories, and possessions of the United States, and the District of Columbia.
[ 2002 c 370 § 42; 1984 c 249 § 34.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.520 - Unlawful to permit fire nuisance where fireworks kept—Penalty.

RCW 70.77.520
Unlawful to permit fire nuisance where fireworks kept—Penalty.
It is unlawful for any person to allow any combustibles to accumulate in any premises in which fireworks are stored or sold or to permit a fire nuisance to exist in such a premises. A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.
[ 2002 c 370 § 43; 1984 c 249 § 33; 1961 c 228 § 81.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.525 - Manufacture or sale of fireworks for out-of-state shipment.

RCW 70.77.525
Manufacture or sale of fireworks for out-of-state shipment.
This chapter does not prohibit any manufacturer, wholesaler, dealer, or jobber, having a license and a permit secured under the provisions of this chapter, from manufacturing or selling any kind of fireworks for direct shipment out of this state.
[ 1982 c 230 § 42; 1961 c 228 § 82.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.530 - Nonprohibited acts—Signal purposes, forest protection.

RCW 70.77.530
Nonprohibited acts—Signal purposes, forest protection.
This chapter does not prohibit the use of torpedoes, flares, or fusees by motor vehicles, railroads, or other transportation agencies for signal purposes or illumination or for use in forest protection activities.
[ 1961 c 228 § 83.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.535 - Articles pyrotechnic, special effects for entertainment media.

RCW 70.77.535
Articles pyrotechnic, special effects for entertainment media.
The assembling, compounding, use, and display of articles pyrotechnic or special effects in the production of motion pictures, radio or television productions, or live entertainment shall be under the direction and control of a pyrotechnic operator licensed by the state of Washington and who possesses a valid permit from the city or county.
[ 2002 c 370 § 44; 1994 c 133 § 14; 1984 c 249 § 35; 1982 c 230 § 43; 1961 c 228 § 84.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
Severability—Effective date—1994 c 133: See notes following RCW 70.77.146.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.540 - Penalty.

RCW 70.77.540
Penalty.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter or any rules issued thereunder is guilty of a misdemeanor.
[ 1984 c 249 § 36; 1961 c 228 § 85.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.545 - Violation a separate, continuing offense.

RCW 70.77.545
Violation a separate, continuing offense.
A person is guilty of a separate offense for each day during which he or she commits, continues, or permits a violation of any provision of, or any order, rule, or regulation made pursuant to this chapter.
[ 2012 c 117 § 397; 1961 c 228 § 86.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.547 - Civil enforcement not precluded.

RCW 70.77.547
Civil enforcement not precluded.
The inclusion in this chapter of criminal penalties does not preclude enforcement of this chapter through civil means.
[ 1994 c 133 § 15.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1994 c 133: See notes following RCW 70.77.146.