OAR 837-012-0330
General


(1)

Pest control fireworks may only be used to repel birds or animals from properties if the birds or animals are or may be injurious or destructive to a property, including crops and livestock located on the property, identified in HB 2432 (2015 OL Ch. 57).

(2)

Pest control fireworks may only be used by the permit holder to deter the destructive or injurious activities specified on the permit application by the types of birds or animals listed on the permit application.

(3)

Pest control fireworks permit holders desiring to engage in other types of fireworks activities, including wholesale sales, fireworks displays or retail sales, must meet all applicable requirements in ORS 480.111 (Definitions for ORS 480.111 to 480.165) through 480.165 (Civil penalty for fireworks law violations) and OAR chapter 837, division 12.

(4)

Pest control fireworks permit holders must notify the Office of State Fire Marshal, in writing, within 24 hours of the date of change, of:

(a)

The pest control fireworks permit holder’s mailing address, telephone number,

(b)

The storage address of the pest control fireworks.

(5)

Change of the storage location of the pest control fireworks is subject to prior written approval by the local fire authority and the Office of State Fire Marshal.

(6)

Pest control fireworks permit holders must comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations including, without limitation:

(a)

ORS 480.111 (Definitions for ORS 480.111 to 480.165) through 480.165 (Civil penalty for fireworks law violations);

(b)

OAR chapter 837, division 12;

(c)

Oregon Fire Code as adopted by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to OAR 837-040-0010 (Adoption of the International Fire Code); and

(d)

Oregon Structural Specialty Code as adopted by the Oregon Building Codes Division pursuant to OAR 918-040-0010.

(7)

Pest control fireworks permit holders must purchase pest control fireworks only from wholesalers having the necessary and current permits required by ORS 480.111 (Definitions for ORS 480.111 to 480.165) to 480.160 (Local regulation and effect of state law) and OAR 837-012-0500 (Purpose and Scope—Wholesale Sales and Storage of Fireworks in Oregon) through 837-012-0570 (Hazardous Materials Reporting for Wholesalers with Oregon Storage Sites).

(8)

Pest control fireworks permit holders or their agent must have the agricultural pest control fireworks permit (or a copy) issued by the State Fire Marshal in their possession at the time the agricultural pest control fireworks are picked up from the wholesaler.

(9)

Pest control fireworks permit holders may request a duplicate copy of their pest control fireworks permit by certifying to the Office of State Fire Marshal, in writing, their pest control fireworks permit has been lost, stolen, or destroyed. Written requests must be signed and dated by the pest control fireworks permit holder.

(10)

The issuance of a pest control fireworks permit does not in any way constitute approval by the Office of State Fire Marshal of any pest control fireworks purchased, sold, or provided pursuant to the pest control fireworks permit.

(11)

A pest control fireworks permit allows the permit holder to engage in the purchase, transportation, possession, storage and use of pest control fireworks when those activities are otherwise in conformance with the applicable requirements of ORS 480.111 (Definitions for ORS 480.111 to 480.165) through 480.165 (Civil penalty for fireworks law violations), OAR chapter 837, division 12 and any other federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations pertaining to fireworks.

(12)

A pest control fireworks permit does not authorize the:

(a)

Purchase, possession or sale of illegal fireworks by or to any person; or

(b)

The sale, re-sale, or provision of pest control fireworks by or to any person other than the pest control fireworks permit holder.

(13)

Any pest control fireworks permit holder, other than an individual, is required by the State Fire Marshal to list the name, age, address, and phone number of one individual in a management position within their company or organization, on the permit application.

(14)

Individuals firing pest control fireworks must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

(15)

Only the pest control fireworks permit holder, and any employees of the pest control fireworks permit holder, may engage in activities authorized by the pest control fireworks permit.

(16)

Pest control fireworks permits, and the rights conveyed by the pest control fireworks permit, are not transferable.
[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]
837–012–0305
Purpose and Scope—Pest Control Fireworks in Oregon
837–012–0310
Pest Control Fireworks Permit Applications
837–012–0315
Definitions
837–012–0320
Storage of Pest Control Fireworks
837–012–0325
Permits-Denial, Suspension, Revocation
837–012–0330
General
837–012–0340
Permit Fees
837–012–0350
Issuance of Pest Control Fireworks Permits
837–012–0360
Purchase of Pest Control Fireworks
837–012–0370
Prohibited Acts and Limitations
837–012–0500
Purpose and Scope—Wholesale Sales and Storage of Fireworks in Oregon
837–012–0505
Effective Dates
837–012–0510
Definitions
837–012–0515
General
837–012–0520
Wholesale Permit Applications
837–012–0525
Wholesale Permits
837–012–0530
Permit Fees
837–012–0535
Denial, Suspension and/or Revocation of Wholesale Permit
837–012–0540
Wholesale Sites Located in Oregon
837–012–0545
Sales and Records — General
837–012–0550
Sales to Out-of-State Residents by In-State Wholesalers
837–012–0555
Prohibited Acts and Limitations
837–012–0560
Civil and Criminal Enforcement Actions
837–012–0565
Transportation
837–012–0570
Hazardous Materials Reporting for Wholesalers with Oregon Storage Sites
837–012–0600
Purpose and Scope—Retail Sales and Storage of Pyrotechnics (Allowed Fireworks) in Oregon
837–012–0605
Effective Dates
837–012–0610
Definitions
837–012–0615
General
837–012–0620
Retail Permit Applications
837–012–0625
Retail Permit Fees
837–012–0630
Issuance of Retail Permits
837–012–0635
Purchase of Retail Fireworks by Retail Permit Holder
837–012–0640
Permits — Denial, Suspension and/or Revocation
837–012–0645
Sales and Storage of Retail Fireworks
837–012–0650
Outdoor Sales
837–012–0655
Indoor Sales
837–012–0660
Records and Postings
837–012–0665
Advertisements
837–012–0670
Prohibited Acts and Limitations
837–012–0675
Civil and Criminal Enforcement Actions
837–012–0700
Purpose and Scope—Display of Fireworks in Oregon
837–012–0710
Effective Dates
837–012–0720
Definitions
837–012–0730
General
837–012–0740
Display Permit Applications
837–012–0750
Display Permit Application Fees
837–012–0760
Issuance of Display Permits
837–012–0770
Operator Certificate Applications
837–012–0780
Operator and Assistant Qualifications
837–012–0790
Issuance of Operator Certificate
837–012–0800
Renewal of Operator Certificate
837–012–0810
Training Course Instructor
837–012–0820
Pyrotechnician Training Course Requirements
837–012–0830
Denial, Suspension or Revocation of Display Permit or General or Limited Operator Certificate
837–012–0835
Purchase, Transportation and Storage of Display Fireworks
837–012–0840
Selection of Display Site and Set Up
837–012–0850
Construction of Fireworks Aerial Shells
837–012–0855
Barge Requirements
837–012–0860
Operation of Fireworks Display
837–012–0865
Operations for Barge Displays
837–012–0870
Loading and Firing of Shells
837–012–0875
Mortar Racks for Barge Displays
837–012–0880
Ground Display Fireworks
837–012–0890
Site Clean-Up
837–012–0900
Transportation and Storage
837–012–0910
Prohibited Acts and Limitations
837–012–0920
Records Keeping
837–012–0940
Civil and Criminal Enforcement Actions
837–012–0950
Insurance Requirements
837–012–0960
Fire Protection
837–012–0970
Reports for General Displays
837–012–1000
Authority and Application—Fireworks Citations and Civil Penalty Assessments
837–012–1010
Purpose and Scope
837–012–1020
Effective Dates
837–012–1030
Definitions
837–012–1040
General
837–012–1050
Violation Types, Instances, and Penalty Assessments
837–012–1060
Issuance of Civil Penalty Citation and Forwarding to the Office of State Fire Marshal
837–012–1070
Hearings
837–012–1080
Informal Conference
837–012–1090
Formal Hearing
837–012–1100
Penalty Adjustments
837–012–1110
Judicial Review
837–012–1120
Payment of Civil Penalty
837–012–1130
Type I Violations
837–012–1140
Type II Violations
837–012–1150
Type III Violations
837–012–1160
Type IV Violations
837–012–1200
Purpose and Scope—Explosives
837–012–1210
Definitions
837–012–1220
General
837–012–1230
Fees
837–012–1240
Applications
837–012–1250
Eligibility for a Certificate of Possession
837–012–1260
Certificate of Possession — Examination
837–012–1270
Certificate of Possession — Issuance
837–012–1280
Certificate of Possession - Renewal
837–012–1290
Explosives Storage
837–012–1300
Magazine Registration and Inspection
837–012–1310
State Fire Marshal Inspection of Magazines
837–012–1320
Certificate of Registration of Magazine — With Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Inspection
837–012–1330
Certificate of Registration of Magazine — Renewal
837–012–1340
Fire and Life Safety Standards
837–012–1350
Removal/Confiscation of Explosives
837–012–1360
Magazine Re-location — Reporting
837–012–1370
Record Keeping Requirements for Explosives
837–012–1380
Hazardous Materials Reporting
837–012–1390
Denial, Suspension or Revocation
837–012–1400
Contested Cases
837–012–1410
Informal Conference
837–012–1420
Formal Hearing
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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