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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 11Pt. 2Ch. 3§ 12552 Fireworks Licensing And Regulation

§ 12552 Fireworks Licensing And Regulation

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§ 12552 Fireworks Licensing And Regulation

Key Takeaways

  • •The State Fire Marshal makes rules about fireworks to keep people and property safe.
  • •You need a special license or permit to make, sell, or use fireworks, even for shows or experiments.
  • •There are different types of fireworks, and each type has its own rules.
  • •Even transporting fireworks requires following specific rules.

Example

You want to sell fireworks at a stand during the 4th of July.

You can't just set up a stand and sell fireworks. You need to get a special permit from the State Fire Marshal first. If you don't, you could get in trouble because selling fireworks without a permit is against the rules.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 12552 Fireworks Licensing And Regulation

The State Fire Marshal shall adopt regulations relating to fireworks as may be necessary for the protection of life and property not inconsistent with the provisions of this part. These regulations shall include, but are not limited to, provisions for the following: (a)  Granting of licenses and permits for the manufacture, wholesale, import, export, and sale of all classes of fireworks. (b)  Classification of fireworks and pyrotechnic devices. (c)  Registration of employees of licensees. (d)  Licenses and permits required for presentation of public displays. (e)  Granting of licenses and permits for research or experimentation with experimental or model rockets and missiles. (f)  Investigation, examination, and licensing of pyrotechnic operators of all classes. (g)  Registration of emergency signaling devices and the classification and use of exempt fireworks. (h)  Transportation of all classifications of fireworks, model rockets, emergency signaling devices, and exempt fireworks. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 563, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2008.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

State Fire Marshalfireworkslicenses and permitspyrotechnic operatorspublic displaysemergency signaling devices

Related Statutes

  • § 12553 Fireworks Classification Regulations
  • § 12554 Fireworks Safety Regulations
  • § 12555 Fireworks License Inspections
  • § 12080 Explosives Classification And Transport
  • § 12081 Explosives Safety Regulations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 12552.
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