Chapter 8.24
HAZARDOUS ACTIVITIES

Sections:

8.24.010    Pyrotechnic devices.

8.24.020    Black powder or smokeless powder – Ammunition.

8.24.030    Gun shows on city property.

8.24.040    Repealed.

8.24.010 Pyrotechnic devices.

The use of any pyrotechnic devices as defined in RCW 70.74.010 is prohibited on or in all city-owned property unless specifically approved through the special event permitting process set forth in Chapter 8.38 SMC. Pursuant to Chapter 8.20 SMC, the discharge of fireworks on public or private property within the city limits is prohibited unless a permit for a public display has been obtained. Fireworks sales are allowed within the city limits only in accordance with Chapter 8.20 SMC. (Ord. 2024-015 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2013-004 § 1(1))

8.24.020 Black powder or smokeless powder – Ammunition.

No black powder or smokeless powder is allowed to be sold by any vendor or attendee in or during a special event on or in city property. No loose ammunition may be displayed or sold by any vendor or attendee at such event on city property. Boxed ammunition may be sold by a licensed vendor if allowed by the applicant who applied for the permit from the city. (Ord. 2024-015 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2013-004 § 1(2))

8.24.030 Gun shows on city property.

Gun shows on city property, at which gun sales are to occur, must have all firearms, including antique firearms, made inoperable through the use of locks, zip ties, or other devices to prevent the firearm from being loaded or discharged at the gun show. Sales by licensed firearms dealers at such shows on city property may be allowed if the applicant who applied for the permit from the city allows such sales. Sales by persons who have not been issued a valid federal firearms license are not permitted at gun shows held on city property. (Ord. 2024-015 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2013-004 § 1(3))

8.24.040 Fireworks sales activities.

Repealed by Ord. 2024-015. (Ord. 2013-004 § 1(4))