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Washington Fireworks Permit Rules (2026)

Conditional: In Washington, consumer fireworks are legal during restricted July 4 and New Year's windows without a personal permit.

ConditionalVerified Jun 7, 2026

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In Washington, consumer fireworks are legal during restricted July 4 and New Year's windows without a personal permit. Retailers need both a state license and a local permit, and many cities and counties ban consumer fireworks entirely — always check the local rule.

Official source: wsp.wa.gov →

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Fireworks Permit Rules in states bordering Washington

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

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In Idaho, non-aerial consumer fireworks may be used without a personal permit during the legal windows (around June 23–July 5 and Dec 26–Jan 1); retailers must hold a state license. Aerial items remain illegal to use in Idaho, and local jurisdictions may restrict further.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
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In Oregon, only specific non-aerial consumer fireworks (fountains, ground spinners, flitter sparklers, smoke devices, wheels) are legal, with no personal permit needed during the June 23–July 6 sale window. Rockets, Roman candles, and firecrackers are never legal for consumers, and use is banned on public lands.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: oregon.gov · Full Oregon rule →

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