Ashcroft fireworks rules
Are fireworks allowed in Ashcroft?
Short answer
In Ashcroft, possessing, discharging or selling fireworks and firecrackers is prohibited unless the Village expressly authorizes it. The bylaw notice is $250.
Key facts
| Setting off fireworks | No, unless the Village expressly authorizes it. Possession and discharge of fireworks or firecrackers are prohibited.Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 6 Fireworks and Firecrackers, s. 6.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingThe sale, possession, and discharge of fireworks or firecrackers is prohibited unless expressly authorized by the Village. |
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| Selling fireworks | No, unless the Village expressly authorizes it.Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 6 Fireworks and Firecrackers, s. 6.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingThe sale, possession, and discharge of fireworks or firecrackers is prohibited unless expressly authorized by the Village. |
| What counts as fireworks | None set. The Good Neighbour Bylaw does not define fireworks or firecrackers. |
| Permit | Not confirmed. The bylaw and Village pages do not describe a permit process, who is eligible or a fee. |
| Fine | Sale, possession or discharge of fireworks without authorization: bylaw notice $250, or $175 if paid within 5 days and $325 after 30 days; $500 for a 2nd offence and $750 for a 3rd or later. The person is also liable for the Village's full response costs.Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 6 Fireworks and Firecrackers, Schedule D; Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 6 Fireworks and Firecrackers, s. 6.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingThe following contraventions are designated as ticketable offences under Bylaw No. 845. Contravention Section Penalty Early Late 2nd 3rd+ Payment Payment Offence Offences (within 5 (after 30 days) days) Sale, possession, or 6.1 & 6.2 $250 $175 $325 $500 $750 discharge of fireworks without authorization Any person causing an incident involving fireworks or firecrackers is liable for the full cost of the Village's response |
| Bylaw | Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025 (Part 6, Fireworks and Firecrackers); it repeals Fireworks Bylaw No. 765, 2009.Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 6 Fireworks and Firecrackers, s. 1.1, 1.3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingThis Bylaw shall be cited as the "Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025". Fireworks Bylaw No. 765, 2009 |
How it works
Part 6 of the Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879 prohibits the possession and discharge of fireworks or firecrackers in the Village unless the Village expressly authorizes it. Selling them is also not allowed without that authorization.
Steps
- If you want to hold a display or sell fireworks, ask the Village office for authorization before you buy or light anything. Call 250-453-9161.
- To report fireworks, call the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at 236-597-1607 or email bylaw@ashcroftbc.ca.
Good to know
- The bylaw does not define "fireworks or firecrackers" and does not mention sparklers or display fireworks.
- The bylaw and Village pages do not describe a permit process, who is eligible or a fee. Ask the Village.
- A person who breaks the rule is also liable for the Village's full response costs.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, Part 6 Fireworks and Firecrackers, Village of Ashcroft (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
- Contact, Village of Ashcroft (read 2026-11-08)
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