Adopted Fireworks Ordinance (PDF - 62K): On April 21, 2009, Clark County Commissioners adopted modifications to Clark County Code 5.28 regarding the sales and use of fireworks in unincorporated Clark County. The changes, effective in 2010, eliminates July 5th as a day for the legal use or purchase of fireworks.
Fireworks may be legally sold in unincorporated Clark County between noon on June 28 and 11 p.m. on July 4 of each year.
Fireworks may be legally discharged during these times:
June 28: noon to 11 p.m.
June 29 through July 3: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
July 4: 9 a.m. to midnight
Fireworks sales and discharge at any other time is prohibited without a special permit from the fire marshal.
Only common fireworks legal in the state of Washington may be possessed or discharged. All firecrackers, salutes, chasers, skyrockets and bottle rockets are illegal to either possess or discharge! It is also illegal to obtain fireworks via mail order or via public transporter. Large devices commonly known as M-80s, M-1000s or home made devices are also illegal. Possession of these types of devices is a felony and may also violate state and federal explosive statutes.
Fireworks can be dangerous and have caused serious injury and death. Many types of fireworks that are prohibited in Washington and Clark County - some of them extremely dangerous - are available in other states and on certain reservations. Although you can purchase Clark County and Washington State "legal" fireworks at these locations you can also purchase fireworks that are illegal to possess or discharge off of the reservation or out of the state. Washington also allows some fireworks that are prohibited in Oregon. It is also illegal to purchase Oregon illegal fireworks in Washington and transport them back to Oregon.
It is often difficult to determine which fireworks are legal and which ones are not for a specific type or a specific location. Fines for illegal possession and use of fireworks can be very steep - up to $1,000 and/or 90 days in jail. If you are going to purchase fireworks, your best bet is to buy them locally from a local dealer that has been inspected and approved by the Clark County Fire Marshal.
Documents
- Notice of Intent to apply for Retail Fireworks Permit (PDF - 5K)
- Fireworks Lottery Application (PDF - 40K)
- Application Packet for Retail Sales of Fireworks (PDF - 253K)
