Marion County, OR Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- State posture
- Restrictive
- Airborne/exploding devices
- Illegal without permit
- Legal sale window
- June 23 to July 6
- Bottle rockets/Roman candles
- Illegal statewide
- Max penalty
- Class B misdemeanor, $2,500
Summary
Oregon is restrictive. Legal retail fireworks may not fly into the air, explode, or travel far. Bottle rockets, Roman candles, and firecrackers are illegal statewide, even in unincorporated Marion County.
Oregon law prohibits the possession, use, or sale of any fireworks that fly into the air, explode, or travel more than 12 feet horizontally on the ground without a permit from the state fire marshal. This includes items such as bottle rockets, Roman candles, and firecrackers.
Full Breakdown
Only "consumer" fireworks sold by permitted Oregon retailers between June 23 and July 6 are legal, and only for a stationary, low-hazard effect. State law prohibits any device that flies into the air, explodes, or travels more than 12 feet horizontally on the ground without a State Fire Marshal permit. Salem, Keizer, and other cities add local bans, and Marion County commonly issues fire-restriction closures barring all fireworks during dry conditions. Anyone who causes a fire can be billed for suppression costs.
Violations & Fines
Possessing or using illegal fireworks is a Class B misdemeanor, maximum $2,500 fine. Those responsible for damage may be billed for fire suppression and other costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are bottle rockets legal in Marion County?
Can I be charged for a fire I start?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Marion County
How Marion County compares: Cities Where Fireworks Are Banned or Heavily Restricted·Compare Marion County to another location·View the Oregon fire regulations overview
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