Definitions of illegal fireworks

Sky rocket (Bottle rocket): Tubes that contain pyrotechnic composition. Sky rockets utilize a wooden stick for guidance and stability and rise into the air upon ignition. A burst of color or noise or both is produced at the height of flight.

Chaser: Small paper or cardboard tube that travels along the ground upon ignition. A whistling effect, or other noise is often produced.

Missile-type rocket: A device similar to a sky rocket in size, composition and effect which uses fins rather than a stick for guidance and stability.

Firecrackers, Salutes: Small, paper-wrapped or cardboard tube containing pyrotechnic composition. Upon ignition, noise and a flash of liight are produced.

RCW 70.77.485 Unlawful possession of fireworks -- Penalties.

It is unlawful to possess any class or kind of fireworks in violation of this chapter. A violation of this section is:
(1) A misdemeanor if involving less than one pound of fireworks, exclusive of external packaging; or
(2) A gross misdemeanor if involving one pound or more of fireworks, exclusive of external packaging.