OAR 837-012-0305: Purpose and Scope—Pest Control Fireworks in Oregon

(1) These rules establish permit and other requirements for the use of pest control fireworks, as allowed under HB 2432 (2015 OL Ch. 57) and 480.124, to repel birds or other animals from certain properties. (2) A pest control fireworks permit allows the permit holder to engage only in those activities including the purchase, transportation, possession, storage and use of pest control fireworks (1.4E) when those activities are otherwise in conformance with the requirements of HB 2432 (2015 OL Ch. 57) and ORS 480.124, these rules, and any other applicable state, federal, or local requirements. (3) An individual member of the general public may not buy or use pest control fireworks unless they have applied for and obtained a pest control fireworks permit from the Department of the State Fire Marshal pursuant to these rules. Violation of these rules may result in confiscation of the fireworks, and the assessment of penalties in accordance with ORS 480.990 and OAR 837-012-0560.