Chapter 70.77 RCW

STATE FIREWORKS LAW

Sections

HTMLPDF 70.77.111Intent.
HTMLPDF 70.77.120DefinitionsTo govern chapter.
HTMLPDF 70.77.124Definitions"City."
HTMLPDF 70.77.126Definitions"Fireworks."
HTMLPDF 70.77.131Definitions"Display fireworks."
HTMLPDF 70.77.136Definitions"Consumer fireworks."
HTMLPDF 70.77.138Definitions"Articles pyrotechnic."
HTMLPDF 70.77.141Definitions"Agricultural and wildlife fireworks."
HTMLPDF 70.77.146Definitions"Special effects."
HTMLPDF 70.77.160Definitions"Public display of fireworks."
HTMLPDF 70.77.165Definitions"Fire nuisance."
HTMLPDF 70.77.170Definitions"License."
HTMLPDF 70.77.175Definitions"Licensee."
HTMLPDF 70.77.177Definitions"Local fire official."
HTMLPDF 70.77.180Definitions"Permit."
HTMLPDF 70.77.182Definitions"Permittee."
HTMLPDF 70.77.190Definitions"Person."
HTMLPDF 70.77.200Definitions"Importer."
HTMLPDF 70.77.205Definitions"Manufacturer."
HTMLPDF 70.77.210Definitions"Wholesaler."
HTMLPDF 70.77.215Definitions"Retailer."
HTMLPDF 70.77.230Definitions"Pyrotechnic operator."
HTMLPDF 70.77.236Definitions"New fireworks item."
HTMLPDF 70.77.241Definitions"Permanent storage""Temporary storage."
HTMLPDF 70.77.250Chief of the Washington state patrol to enforce and administerPowers and duties.
HTMLPDF 70.77.252Civil penaltyNoticeRemission, mitigation, review.
HTMLPDF 70.77.255Acts prohibited without appropriate licenses and permitsMinimum age for license or permitActivities permitted without license or permit.
HTMLPDF 70.77.260Application for permit.
HTMLPDF 70.77.265Investigation, report on permit application.
HTMLPDF 70.77.270Governing body to grant permitsStatewide standardsLiability insurance.
HTMLPDF 70.77.280Public display permitInvestigationGoverning body to grantConditions.
HTMLPDF 70.77.285Public display permitBond or insurance for liability.
HTMLPDF 70.77.290Public display permitGranted for exclusive purpose.
HTMLPDF 70.77.295Public display permitAmount of bond or insurance.
HTMLPDF 70.77.305Chief of the Washington state patrol to issue licensesRegistration of in-state agents.
HTMLPDF 70.77.311Exemptions from licensingPurchase of certain agricultural and wildlife fireworks by government agenciesPurchase of consumer fireworks by religious or private organizations.
HTMLPDF 70.77.315Application for license.
HTMLPDF 70.77.320Application for license to be signed.
HTMLPDF 70.77.325Annual application for a licenseDates.
HTMLPDF 70.77.330License to engage in particular act to be issued if not contrary to public safety or welfareTransportation of fireworks authorized.
HTMLPDF 70.77.335License authorizes activities of sellers, authorized representatives, employees.
HTMLPDF 70.77.340Annual license fees.
HTMLPDF 70.77.343License feesAdditional.
HTMLPDF 70.77.345Duration of licenses and retail fireworks sales permits.
HTMLPDF 70.77.355General license for public displaySurety bond or insuranceFiling of license certificate with local permit application.
HTMLPDF 70.77.360Denial of license for material misrepresentation or if contrary to public safety or welfare.
HTMLPDF 70.77.365Denial of license for failure to meet qualifications or conditions.
HTMLPDF 70.77.370Hearing on denial of license.
HTMLPDF 70.77.375Revocation of license.
HTMLPDF 70.77.381Wholesalers and retailersLiability insurance requirements.
HTMLPDF 70.77.386RetailersPurchase from licensed wholesalers.
HTMLPDF 70.77.395Dates and times consumer fireworks may be sold or dischargedLocal governments may limit, prohibit sale or discharge of fireworks.
HTMLPDF 70.77.401Sale of certain fireworks prohibited.
HTMLPDF 70.77.405Authorized sales of toy caps, tricks, and novelties.
HTMLPDF 70.77.410Public displays not to be hazardous.
HTMLPDF 70.77.415Supervision of public displays.
HTMLPDF 70.77.420Permanent storage permit requiredApplicationInvestigationGrant or denialConditions.
HTMLPDF 70.77.425Approved permanent storage facilities required.
HTMLPDF 70.77.430Sale of stock after revocation or expiration of license.
HTMLPDF 70.77.435Seizure of fireworks.
HTMLPDF 70.77.440Seizure of fireworksProceedings for forfeitureDisposal of confiscated fireworks.
HTMLPDF 70.77.450Examination, inspection of books and premises.
HTMLPDF 70.77.455Licensees to maintain and make available complete recordsExemption from public records act.
HTMLPDF 70.77.460Reports, payments deemed made when filed or paid or date mailed.
HTMLPDF 70.77.480Prohibited transfers of fireworks.
HTMLPDF 70.77.485Unlawful possession of fireworksPenalties.
HTMLPDF 70.77.488Unlawful discharge or use of fireworksPenalty.
HTMLPDF 70.77.495Forestry permit to set off fireworks in forest, brush, fallow, etc.
HTMLPDF 70.77.510Unlawful sales or transfers of display fireworksPenalty.
HTMLPDF 70.77.515Unlawful sales or transfers of consumer fireworksPenalty.
HTMLPDF 70.77.517Unlawful transportation of fireworksPenalty.
HTMLPDF 70.77.520Unlawful to permit fire nuisance where fireworks keptPenalty.
HTMLPDF 70.77.525Manufacture or sale of fireworks for out-of-state shipment.
HTMLPDF 70.77.530Nonprohibited actsSignal purposes, forest protection.
HTMLPDF 70.77.535Articles pyrotechnic, special effects for entertainment media.
HTMLPDF 70.77.540Penalty.
HTMLPDF 70.77.545Violation a separate, continuing offense.
HTMLPDF 70.77.547Civil enforcement not precluded.
HTMLPDF 70.77.548Attorney general may institute civil proceedingsVenue.
HTMLPDF 70.77.549Civil penaltyCosts.
HTMLPDF 70.77.550Short title.
HTMLPDF 70.77.555Local permit and license feesLimits.
HTMLPDF 70.77.575Chief of the Washington state patrol to provide list of consumer fireworks that may be sold to the public.
HTMLPDF 70.77.580Retailers to post list of consumer fireworks.
HTMLPDF 70.77.900Effective date1961 c 228.

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State building code: Chapter 19.27 RCW.