Nov 10, 2007 11:56 pm US/Pacific
California Fireworks Laws
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Below are the basic fireworks laws in California
CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically Permitted - Consumer Fireworks not specifically prohibited (size limitations specified.)
Specifically Prohibited
- Firecrackers, skyrockets, rockets, roman candles, chasers, sparklers
over 10"or ΒΌ diameter, surprise items, friction items, torpedoes, items
resembling food, fireworks containing arsenic, phosphorus, thiocyanates
magnesium (magnesium alloys permitted), mercury salts, picrates or
picric acid, gallates or gallic acid, chlorates, (except those of
alkali or earth metals), boron, titanium (except larger than 100 mesh),
zirconium, gunpowder, and fireworks kits.
Selling Period - Noon, June 28, through noon, July 6.
Sale Items for sale must be of a type approved by the State Fire Marshal. Salesperson's minimum age is 18 years.
Age of Purchase 16 years old.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS Display Permit
- Apply to State Fire Marshal prior to application to local
authorities. After obtaining state license apply to local authorities
at least 10 days before display date. "Special" state license
authorizes displays at single site only at any time, $350 fee.
"General" state license allows the holding and conducting of public
displays of dangerous fireworks at various locations and at various
times, $200 fee. "General" and "Special" licenses must report all
contemplated displays to State Fire Marshal before display date, and
file a post display report with the California State Fire Marshal.
Insurance
- Required. Minimum $1,000,000 combined single limits
(personal/property) per occurrence annually, may have $15,000
deductible.
Operator - State license required, apply
to State Fire Marshal. Fee $75-$250 dependent on license
classification. Written exam and evidence as to qualifications and
experience is required.
MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION
Fireworks must be classified and registered by the State Fire Marshal.
State seal of registration must be applied to all classified fireworks.
Labeling, record keeping, transportation, manufacturing and storage
safety requirements specified in law. Employees may be registered with
the State Fire Marshal.
LICENSING
State licenses required annually, apply to State Fire Marshal. Valid
July 1 through June 30 of the following year. Apply for renewal between
January 1 and May 1. License number to be affixed to each order and
invoice. Exception: retail license valid only during selling period.
Apply to State Fire Marshal on or before June 15.
Manufacturer $ 1500
Wholesaler $ 3000
Importer/Exporter $ 4500
Retail Permit $ 50
Dealer in agricultural items $ 500
Snap cap/party popper
Distributor $ 750
ENFORCING AUTHORITY State Fire Marshal
State of California
P.O. Box 944246
Sacramento, CA 94244-2460
916-445-8373
http://osfm.fire.ca.gov/
LAW NUMBER State Health and Safety Code, Part 2, Chapter 1
Section 12500 et seq.
California Admin Code, Title 19, subchapter 6
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