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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 11Pt. 2Ch. 6§ 12651 Fireworks Transportation Licensing Rules

§ 12651 Fireworks Transportation Licensing Rules

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§ 12651 Fireworks Transportation Licensing Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •Only people with a special license can carry fireworks in their vehicle.
  • •They must follow special roads approved for carrying dangerous stuff like fireworks.
  • •Their vehicle must have safety gear, like a fire extinguisher, and follow extra rules.

Example

A person with a fireworks license is driving a truck full of fireworks to a store.

They can only drive on roads that are approved for carrying explosives, and their truck must have the right safety equipment. If they take a shortcut on a regular road, they can get in trouble.

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

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§ 12651 Fireworks Transportation Licensing Rules

Any person holding a valid license for the manufacture, wholesale, or import and export of dangerous fireworks or pyrotechnic devices may transport any class of fireworks or pyrotechnic devices authorized by such license. Persons holding a special effects pyrotechnic operators license may transport special effects fireworks, but the transportation of fireworks by all other pyrotechnic operator licensees shall not be permitted. The authority granted to the licensee to transport fireworks is limited to traveling upon the approved routes for the transportation of explosives designated as provided in Section 31616 of the Vehicle Code. The licensee shall also comply with Section 27903 of the Vehicle Code and equip and maintain any vehicle used to transport fireworks as required by Section 31610 of the Vehicle Code. It is the intent of the Legislature by this section to require the maximum use of the approved routes in the delivery of fireworks to the point of destination. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 248, Sec. 146.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

valid licensedangerous fireworkspyrotechnic devicesspecial effects pyrotechnic operators licenseapproved routes

Related Statutes

  • § 12640 Fireworks Permit Requirements
  • § 12650 Public Fireworks Display Permits
  • § 12652 Fireworks Transportation Permit
  • § 12569 Fireworks Submission Requirements
  • § 101860 Hospital Asset Transfer Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 12651.
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