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Fireworks within the City of Dayton

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Washington state law governs the regulation of fireworks; however, local Cities and Counties may deter-mine approval for sale and/or discharge. 

Per Dayton Municipal Code 9-28.110 

(3) it is unlawful for a person to ignite, discharge, use or explode any common fireworks except between the following dates and times: 

a. June 28: 12:00—11:00 p.m. 

b. June 29—July 3: 9:00 a.m.—11:00 p.m. 

c. July 4: 9:00 a.m.—12:00 a.m. on July 5. 

d. December 31: 6:00 p.m.—1:00 a.m. on January 1. 

(4) It is unlawful for a person to ignite, discharge, use or explode any common fireworks on any street within the City of Dayton. 

(5) Any person that ignites, discharges, uses or explodes any common fireworks must remove all firework waste material by 7:00 p.m. the following day. 

(6) It is unlawful for any person to discharge fireworks on the property of another without permission of the owner of such property. 

(7) No person shall sell any consumer fireworks to a consumer or user thereof under the age of 16 years. 

(8) No person under the age of 16 years shall possess or discharge any fireworks unless directly supervised by an adult who is responsible for the person under the age of 16 years. 

9-28.155 During times of extreme fire danger or exigent circumstances, the fire marshal may prohibit the igniting, firing, or otherwise discharging of all fireworks after consultation with the mayor, Columbia Des-ignated Fire District 3, Columbia Designated Sheriff's Office and any other applicable agencies. 

The following are BANNED fireworks within the City of Dayton: 

Helicopter or Aerial Spinner, Mine or Shell, Skyrocket, Missile-type Rocket, Firecracker or Salute, Chaser, Ground Spinner, Roman Candle, Smoke Device, Jumping Jacks and Combination Items. All Aerial Fireworks would be hereby banned within the City Limits of Dayton.