The sale of fireworks is regulated by the City of Battle Ground (BGMC 8.30.020) as authorized by Washington State law. The City allows for the placement of fireworks stands for the Fourth of July and New Year’s sales seasons.
Permits to sell fireworks are issued to non-profit organizations, service clubs, or charitable organizations currently designated and recognized by the State of Washington as non-profit organizations.
A maximum of five (5) permits will be issued. (One permit for every 5,000 residents, or fraction thereof, living in city limits.)
Annually, a lottery is conducted to determine the five non-profits that may apply for a fireworks stand permit.
Fireworks Lottery Application
Eligible non-profits interested in obtaining a license to sell fireworks must enter the lottery by submitting a Fireworks Stand Lottery Application with proof of non-profit status no later than 5 pm on January 31 each year.
The names of organizations who meet the lottery application criteria are entered into the lottery that is held on or before March 15 of each year.
Organizations awarded with lottery numbers 1 – 5 must submit a Fireworks Stand Permit Application no later than 30 days prior to the first day of fireworks sales.
City of Battle Ground - Allowable Fireworks Sales Times