Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 70.77.131 (2026)

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"Display fireworks" means large fireworks designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by combustion, deflagration, or detonation and includes, but is not limited to, salutes containing more than 2 grains (130 mg) of explosive materials, aerial shells containing more than 40 grams of pyrotechnic compositions, and other display pieces which exceed the limits of explosive materials for classification as "consumer fireworks" and are classified as fireworks UN0333, UN0334, or UN0335 by the United States department of transportation at 49 C.F.R. Sec. 172.101 as of June 13, 2002, and including fused setpieces containing components which exceed 50 mg of salute powder.
[ 2002 c 370 s 5; 1995 c 61 s 4; 1984 c 249 s 2; 1982 c 230 s 2.]

Notes:

Severability2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
SeverabilityEffective date1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1998–1999 · leading case: In Re Yim, 989 P.2d 512 (Wash. 1999).
In Re Yim, 989 P.2d 512 (Wash. 1999). “" RCW 70.77.131. A "common firework" is any fireworks which are "designed primarily for retail sale to the public during prescribed dates and which produce visual or audible effects through combustion and are classified as common fireworks by the United States bureau of…”
State v. Yokley, 959 P.2d 694 (Wash. Ct. App. 1998). · cites it 3× “RCW 70.77.131 (emphasis added). “Common Fireworks” means any fireworks which are designed primarily for retail sale to the public during prescribed dates and which produce visual or audible effects through combustion and are classified as common fireworks by the United States…”
State v. Yokley, 139 Wash. 2d 581 (Wash. 1999). “” RCW 70.77.131. A “common firework” is any fireworks which are “designed primarily for retail sale to the public during prescribed dates and which produce visual or audible effects through combustion and are classified as common fireworks by the United States bureau of…”
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