Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 837 - DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL
Division 12 - PUBLIC DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS IN OREGON
Section 837-012-0515 - General

(1) Definitions. For purposes of this administrative rule, the following definitions apply:

(2) Any person intending to sell or provide fireworks by any means within the state of Oregon, must first obtain an Oregon wholesale permit.

(3) Any person intending to sell or provide items described in ORS 480.111(2) by any means within the state of Oregon, must first obtain an Oregon wholesale permit, unless that person possesses an Oregon retail sales permit.

(4) A wholesaler may sell or provide by any means fireworks as defined in ORS 480.111(7) in the state of Oregon only to persons having obtained one of the following State Fire Marshal issued permits:

(5) Wholesalers desiring to engage in any fireworks activities, including retail sales, pest control use, or fireworks displays must meet all applicable requirements of ORS 480.111 through 480.165 and OAR chapter 837, division 12, including obtaining permits for such activities from local, federal, and state authorities.

(6) Wholesale permit holders must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to fireworks, including:

(7) Wholesalers must notify the State Fire Marshal, in writing, within two weeks of the date of change of:

(8) Exempt fireworks are exempt from the permit requirements set forth in ORS 480.111 through 480.165 and OAR chapter 837, division 12. Exempt fireworks may be sold and purchased at any time, and do not require a permit.

(9) Wholesalers who provide 1.3g fireworks must provide a minimum of one general operator certification training course annually as required by OAR 837-012-0780.