Chapter 5.32
FIREWORKS
(effective June 27, 2024)
Sections:
5.32.010 Adoption of state provisions.
5.32.080 Local permit and license fees.
5.32.090 Emergency ban on discharge of consumer fireworks.
5.32.010 Adoption of state provisions.
RCW 70.77.111 through 70.77.580, the State Fireworks Law, relating to the manufacture, importation, possession, sale, discharge, display or transportation of fireworks, is adopted by reference as though fully set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 1100 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 600 § 1, 1997).
5.32.020 Definitions.
Repealed by Ord. 1100. (Ord. 600 § 1, 1997).
5.32.030 Sale, possession and discharge of fireworks.
Repealed by Ord. 1100. (Ord. 600 § 1, 1997).
5.32.040 Permits.
Repealed by Ord. 1100. (Ord. 1046 § 13, 2018; Ord. 600 § 1, 1997).
5.32.050 Unlawful transfer.
Repealed by Ord. 1100. (Ord. 600 § 1, 1997).
5.32.060 Unlawful possession or discharge.
Repealed by Ord. 1100. (Ord. 600 § 1, 1997).
5.32.070 Unlawful sale or transfer.
Repealed by Ord. 1100. (Ord. 600 § 1, 1997).
5.32.080 Local permit and license fees.
A. A city of Yelm business license is required under Chapter 5.02 YMC.
B. A building permit application is required, along with a $35.00 fee for the processing and inspection of the firework stand prior to opening. (Ord. 1100 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023).
5.32.090 Emergency ban on discharge of consumer fireworks.
The city of Yelm mayor, after consulting with local and regional fire marshals, or other officials as may be deemed appropriate, may prohibit the discharge of consumer fireworks during periods of extreme fire danger. The prohibition shall be in effect one day prior to the date consumer fireworks may be legally sold under Chapter 70.77 RCW. (Ord. 1100 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023).