Chapter 8.05
FIREWORKS
Sections:
8.05.030 Prohibition against discharge.
8.05.010 Purpose.
The Roslyn city council recognizes that there are inordinately high risks to public health and safety within the city limits of Roslyn due to fire hazards resulting from the sale and discharge of fireworks.
It is necessary to protect the public health and safety by limiting the days upon which the sale of fireworks can occur and limiting the time during which said fireworks may be ignited. [Ord. 765 § 1, 1994.]
8.05.020 Definition.
“Fireworks” means any composition or device designed to produce a visible or audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation, and which meets the definition of articles pyrotechnic or consumer fireworks or display fireworks, as defined in Chapter 70.77 RCW. [Ord. 1213 § 1, 2024; Ord. 765 § 1, 1994.]
8.05.030 Prohibition against discharge.
Fireworks may only be used or discharged within the city limits of Roslyn between the hours of 6:00 p.m. on December 31st until 1:00 a.m. on January 1st of the subsequent year. [Ord. 1213 § 2, 2024; Ord. 1045 § 1, 2008; Ord. 976 § 1, 2005; Ord. 765 § 1, 1994.]
8.05.040 Sale limits.
The city of Roslyn prohibits the sale of fireworks within the city limits of Roslyn. [Ord. 1213 § 3, 2024; Ord. 765 § 1, 1994.]
8.05.050 Penalty.
Any person violating the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 and by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. [Ord. 765 § 1, 1994.]