(1) The public may purchase and use consumer fireworks from licensed CFRS facilities only:
- (a) During the periods provided in RCW 70.77.395.
(b) With a permit issued by the local authority having jurisdiction under RCW 70.77.311(2) as follows:
(i) Application must be on forms provided by the state fire marshal (may be attached to any permit application form from a jurisdiction) and will contain the following information:
- (A) The name and mailing address of the organization or person desiring to purchase and discharge the fireworks;
- (B) The date and time of the proposed discharge;
- (C) The location of the proposed discharge;
- (D) The quantity and type of fireworks desired to be purchased and discharged;
- (E) The reason or purpose of the discharge; and
- (F) The signature of the applicant, following a statement that: "The applicant understands and agrees to comply with all provisions of the application and requirements of the approving authority, will discharge the fireworks only in a manner that will not endanger persons or property or constitute a nuisance, and assumes full responsibility for all consequences of the discharge, intended or not."
- (ii) Upon approval by the fire official, the applicant will provide a copy of the approval to any licensed wholesaler as proof of authorization to purchase the fireworks listed therein.
- (iii) The applicant must retain the approval and have it available for inspection by any public official at the actual discharge of the fireworks.
- (2) This section does not apply to public displays of fireworks.
- (3) Penalties for violations of this section are provided in WAC 212-17-515.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.77.250. WSR 15-22-082, § 212-17-060, filed 11/3/15, effective 1/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapters 43.43 and 70.77 RCW. WSR 05-12-033, § 212-17-060, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/24/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.77 RCW. WSR 88-08-027 (Order FPS 88-01), § 212-17-060, filed 3/31/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.77.250. WSR 84-23-009 (Order FM 84-05), § 212-17-060, filed 11/9/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.77.250 and chapter 48.48 RCW. WSR 82-22-068 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-060, filed 11/2/82.]