Creston fireworks rules
Are fireworks allowed in Creston?
Short answer
In Creston, consumer fireworks may be set off only on October 31 between 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., and only with a $20 permit from the Town. People under 18 may not possess or use any fireworks. Selling fireworks in the Town is banned.
Key facts
| Setting off fireworks | Consumer fireworks may be set off only on October 31 between 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. (October 30 if October 31 is a Sunday), or in exceptional circumstances set by council resolution, and only with a permit. Under-18s may not possess or use any fireworks.Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1778, ss. 3.4, 3.5, 3.8 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingNo person may discharge consumer fireworks except on October 31st of each year between 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. or through exceptional circumstances as stated by council resolution or No person may hold, possess, store, discharge, or otherwise use consumer fireworks or display No person under the age of eighteen (18) years may hold, possess, store, discharge, or otherwise |
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| Selling fireworks | No. No person may sell fireworks in the Town.Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1778, s. 3.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingNo person may sell fireworks. |
| What counts as fireworks | Consumer fireworks are outdoor low-hazard recreational fireworks such as fountains, golden rain, pin wheels, Roman candles and volcanoes; sparklers, Christmas crackers and toy-gun caps are not included. Firecrackers and prohibited fireworks are banned. Display and pyrotechnic special effects fireworks need their own permits.Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1778, s. 2 definitions; ss. 3.2, 3.3, 3.11 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingincludes fireworks does not include Christmas crackers, sparklers, and caps for toy guns; No person may buy, sell, hold, possess, store, discharge, or otherwise use firecrackers. use pyrotechnic special effects |
| Permit | People 18 or older apply to the Town and the Fire Chief issues the permit if conditions are met. Fees: consumer fireworks permit $20; display fireworks permit $100.Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1778, ss. 4.1, 4.2; Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1763, Schedule 6, Schedule 6, Fire Services Permits and Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingAny person eighteen (18) years of age or older before discharging consumer fireworks or display The Fire Chief will consider all permit applications and issue a permit provided that: a) Consumer Fireworks Permit $20.00 b) Display Fireworks Permit $100.00 |
| Fine | Bylaw notices: use or store consumer fireworks without a permit $50 ($40 early, $60 late); discharge not permitted $100 ($90, $110); selling $100; parent allowing a minor to use fireworks $250 ($240, $260). The ticket schedule lists these under repealed Bylaw No. 1724. Court fine $2,500 to $10,000.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1760, Schedule A, Fireworks Regulation Bylaw rows; Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1778, s. 9.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording1724 3(1) Prohibited selling of fireworks $100.00 $90.00 $110.00 Yes Use or store consumer fireworks w/o 1724 3(4) $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 Yes permit 1724 3(5) $100.00 $90.00 $110.00 Yes 1724 3(9) $250.00 $240.00 $260.00 Yes Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1778 to a fine not exceeding $10,000 and not less than $2,500 |
| Bylaw | Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1778, 2012Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1778, s. 1.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingFireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1778, 2012 |
How it works
The Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1778 lets people set off consumer fireworks only on October 31 between 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. (October 30 if October 31 is a Sunday), or in exceptional circumstances set by council resolution, and only with a permit. No person may sell fireworks in the Town. Firecrackers may not be bought, sold or possessed at all.
Consumer fireworks are outdoor low-hazard recreational fireworks such as fountains, golden rain, pin wheels, Roman candles and volcanoes. Sparklers, Christmas crackers and toy-gun caps are not included. Display and pyrotechnic special effects fireworks need their own permits.
Steps
- You must be 18 or older to apply. Apply to the Town; the Fire Chief issues the permit if the conditions are met.
- Pay the fee: $20 for consumer fireworks, $100 for display fireworks.
- Apply by 12:00 p.m. on October 31 (or the last business day before). For display fireworks, apply at least 30 days ahead.
- Use must not raise the risk of injury or damage.
Good to know
- Under-18s may not possess or use any fireworks.
- Bylaw notices: use or store consumer fireworks without a permit $50 ($40 early, $60 late); discharge not permitted $100 ($90, $110); selling $100; a parent allowing a minor to use fireworks $250 ($240, $260). A court fine of $2,500 to $10,000 is also possible.
- The Town's ticket schedule lists these rows under Bylaw No. 1724, which has been repealed. The amounts here were matched by description, so confirm with the Town.
- Pyrotechnic special effects have a separate application and a $200 fire safety plan review fee.
Official forms and pages
The same question in other places
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Sources
- Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 1778 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
- Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1763, Schedule 6 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1760 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
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