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Washington Consumer Fireworks (2026)

Conditional: Washington allows limited consumer fireworks statewide, but with a strong local option — many cities and counties ban them entirely.

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026

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Washington allows limited consumer fireworks statewide, but with a strong local option — many cities and counties ban them entirely. Seattle and unincorporated King County prohibit all personal fireworks (RCW 70.77).

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Consumer Fireworks in states bordering Washington

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IdahoConditional
In Idaho, the public may buy and use only "nonaerial common fireworks" statewide, and only from midnight June 23 through midnight July 5 and midnight December 26 through midnight January 1 — each window extendable by up to five days by the local authority having jurisdiction (Idaho Code § 39-2606). Aerial fireworks are not legal for consumer use inside Idaho without a display permit; Idaho stands may still stock them under the chapter's export and interstate-commerce exemption (§ 39-2610(6)).
Verified Jul 27, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
OregonConditional
Oregon permits only ground-based and novelty "retail" fireworks. Any device that flies into the air, explodes, or travels more than 12 inches up or 6 feet along the ground is illegal for consumers without a state permit. Local jurisdictions may further restrict or ban (ORS 480.110–480.165).
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: oregon.gov · Full Oregon rule →

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