Fireworks are legal in the State of Washington. Cities and counties must comply with statewide minimum standards regarding fireworks but are permitted to adopt ordinances that are more restrictive than minimum standards, including prohibitions on consumer fireworks. Ordinances that are more restrictive than state law, including prohibitions on consumer fireworks, do not take effect until one year after adoption.
An ordinance enacting a prohibition on consumer fireworks takes effect immediately. Old dates are removed.