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Internet Purchase of Fireworks

June 27, 2019

 

State Fire Marshal’s Office

State Fire Marshal Charles P. LeBlanc

Olympia – The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) wants residents to be aware of the facts about internet fireworks sales.  Under the following conditions presale of consumer fireworks may occur online:

  • The fireworks may only be delivered to the consumer at a licensed consumer fireworks retail sales facility during the legally authorized time periods.
  • The fireworks for sale must be legally allowed to be purchased in Washington and the sale, possession, and discharge is allowed in the jurisdiction where the sale is occurring.
  • All advertisements for the sale of fireworks will contain the license number and expiration date of the licensee.
  • The purchase or receipt of fireworks must be through a Washington licensed fireworks retailer or wholesaler.

Fireworks cannot be legally purchased over the internet and shipped to a residence, or picked up in any other manner.

For more information about the sale and use of fireworks in your area contact your local fire authority or the SFMO at (360)596-3929 or visit https://wsp.wa.gov/fireworks/.

 

PDF Version of Press Release: Internet Purchase of Fireworks

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