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://www.wsp.wa.gov/fireworks/.
PDF Version of Press Release: Internet Purchase of Fireworks
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