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Public hearing held on proposed consumer fireworks ordinance; public comments accepted through June 19
Summary
County Planner Karst Riggers and Fire Chief Noel Hardin presented a proposed ordinance to regulate consumer fireworks under RCW 70.77 with a possible effective date in 2027. Several citizens commented; written comments are accepted through June 19, 2026 at noon.
At a public hearing beginning at 6:45 p.m., Karst Riggers, Building Official and County Planner, and Noel Hardin, Asotin County Fire Chief for District 1, presented a proposed ordinance to regulate consumer fireworks in Asotin County pursuant to RCW 70.77. The minutes record: "Karst Riggers, Building Official/County Planner and Noel Hardin, Asotin County Fire Chief District 1 presented a proposed ordinance relating to the regulation of consumer fireworks in Asotin County pursuant to RCW 70.77. If approved, this would take effect 2027."
The board heard several citizens and accepted public comment; the record states that written comments would be accepted through Friday, June 19, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. via email to bocc@asotincountywa.gov or by mail to Asotin County, PO Box 250, Asotin, WA 99402. The hearing closed at 7:16 p.m. The minutes excerpt does not record a vote on the ordinance during the June 15 meeting.
