It can be difficult to keep up with the ever-changing Whatcom County fireworks laws. Each year it seems like a new local ordinance comes along which changes when and where fireworks may be sold and discharged. So to help you keep up with the rules, we’ve gathered together the 2017 fireworks laws for Whatcom County cities in one place.
If you are outside Whatcom County, a complete list of all legal firework sales and discharge times across Washington state is provided by the Fire Marshal’s Office here.
Have a fun, and safe, Independence Day!
Bellingham:
In 2013, The Bellingham City Council voted to pass an ordinance banning all fireworks within the city limits. Under the current law, Bellingham residents who violate the ban may be cited with disorderly conduct and face a civil infraction fine set between $250.00 – $1,000.00. Fire officials and law enforcement also have the power to seize any fireworks on the property without a warrant.
Blaine:
The City of Blaine recently banned personal fireworks from use in west Blaine, including the Semiahmoo Spit. Residents within the Blaine city limits may discharge fireworks from:
July 1: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
July 2: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
July 3: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
July 4: 9:00 AM – Midnight
July 5: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Everson:
Those looking to discharge fireworks within Everson City limits are allowed to do so:
July 3: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
July 4: 9:00 AM – Midnight
July 5: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Ferndale:
The City of Ferndale’s fireworks laws restrict the legal discharge dates to Independence Day:
July 4: 9 AM – Midnight
Indian Reservations:
While you may legally purchase and discharge fireworks on Indian Reservations and Native Trust Lands, they become illegal to possess or launch once they leave the reservation. Many of the most popular fireworks purchased on Indian Reservations — M-80’s, firecrackers, bottle rockets, and missiles — are illegal under Washington state law. Possessing illegal fireworks is a criminal misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail.
Lynden:
According to Lynden ordinances, residents may discharge fireworks from:
July 1: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
July 2: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
July 3: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
July 4: 9:00 AM – Midnight
July 5: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Dec 31: 6:00 PM – Jan 1: 1:00 AM
Whatcom County:
In 2015, The Whatcom County City Council passed an ordinance limiting the dates residents are legally allowed to discharge fireworks. If you are outside any city limits, these new dates and times include:
July 3: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
July 4: 6:00 PM – Midnight
July 5: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
December 31: 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
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