Oregon Revised Statutes 480.110 through 480.165

Oregon Administrative Rules 837-012-0700 through 837-012-0970

General and limited display operators must be certified. A display operator certification is valid for three years from the date issued unless it is revoked or suspended for a violation of ORS 480.110 through 480.165 or OAR Chapter 837, Division 12 as adopted by the State Fire Marshal. Applicants for operator certification or re-certification should apply 90 days prior to the date of the display in which they plan to use their operator certification or the date their current certification expires.

General Operator Certification

Limited Operator Certification

Special Effects Operator Certification

At this time, special effects displays do not require a certified operator.

Civil Penalties may be issued for violations of Oregon’s fireworks statutes and rules.  A person who violates any provision of ORS 480.110 through 480.165 or OAR Chapter 837, Division 12 as adopted by the State Fire Marshal is subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $500 per violation. In addition to issuing citations and penalties, the State Fire Marshal and fire authorities may confiscate any fireworks associated with the violation.

Civil Penalties Brochure

Oregon Administrative Rules for Civil Penalties