Reminder issued on Oregon fireworks laws

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The Astoria Police Department released the following reminder on Oregon Fireworks Laws"

Under Oregon law, officials may seize illegal fireworks and offenders may be fined up to $500 per violation or possibly arrested.

The Office of State Fire Marshal, Oregon fire service, natural resource agencies, Oregon fireworks wholesalers and safety experts are reminding Oregonians to keep it legal and keep it safe when using fireworks this Fourth of July.

The OSFM and their partners want everyone to be aware of which fireworks are legal in Oregon, where fireworks are legal and the simple steps everyone can take to increase fireworks safety.

"Legal fireworks may be purchased only from Oregon permitted fireworks retailers and stands," advises State Fire Marshal Nancy Orr. "Regulations limit where those fireworks may be used. For example, legal fireworks are prohibited in all state parks and forests and on all Oregon beaches as well as federal parks and forests."

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Reminder issued on Oregon fireworks laws