Don’t Rely On California’s Fireworks Laws: Check Your Local Laws Before Purchasing Fireworks
California’s fireworks laws permit the general public to purchase “safe and sane” fireworks between 12pm on June 28th and 12pm on July 6th for use in their fourth of July celebrations. But before you go out and buy these fireworks…which, by the way, are the only fireworks that the public is allowed legally to possess and/or use…you should check with your local fire department and/or police department.
Some local laws are more restrictive than California’s fireworks laws, which means that if you are caught purchasing even safe and sane fireworks outside the permissible timeframe, you could face criminal charges.
If you purchase or possess illegal fireworks…which includes safe and sane fireworks that are purchased or possessed outside of the allotted times…you face a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in a county jail and a maximum $1,000 fine.
So play it safe and confirm your city’s local regulations before subjecting yourself to a possible jail sentence.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
