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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 11Pt. 2Ch. 7§ 12689 Fireworks Sales To Minors

§ 12689 Fireworks Sales To Minors

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§ 12689 Fireworks Sales To Minors

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't sell or give dangerous fireworks to anyone under 18.
  • •Stores can't sell safe fireworks (like sparklers) to kids under 16.
  • •Stores can't sell rockets or similar explosive devices to anyone under 18, and kids can't have them unless a parent or guardian is with them or gives written permission.
  • •Model rockets for hobbies are allowed but must follow special rules set by the State Fire Marshal.

Example

A 15-year-old tries to buy sparklers at a store.

The store can't sell them to the 15-year-old because they're under 16. The store could get in trouble if they do.

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

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§ 12689 Fireworks Sales To Minors

(a)  It is unlawful for any person to sell, give, or deliver any dangerous fireworks to any person under 18 years of age. (b)  It is unlawful for any person who is a retailer to sell or transfer any safe and sane fireworks to a person who is under 16 years of age. (c)  Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (d), it is unlawful for any person who is a retailer to sell or transfer to a person under the age of 18 any rocket, rocket propelled projectile launcher, or similar device containing any explosive or incendiary material whether or not the device is designed for emergency or distance signaling purposes. It is also unlawful for a minor to possess such a device unless he or she has the written permission of, or is accompanied by, his or her parent or guardian while it is in his or her possession. (d)  Model rocket products including model rockets, launch systems, and model rocket motors designed, sold, and used for the purpose of propelling recoverable model rockets may be sold or transferred pursuant to regulations, adopted by the State Fire Marshal which the Fire Marshal determines are reasonably necessary to carry out the requirements of this part. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 56, Sec. 1. Effective May 31, 1983.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

dangerous fireworkssafe and sane fireworksrocketmodel rocket productsState Fire Marshal

Related Statutes

  • § 12640 Fireworks Permit Requirements
  • § 12722 Fireworks Seizure Conditions
  • § 12728 Fireworks Enforcement And Disposal Fund
  • § 12671 Fireworks Possession And Sale
  • § 12672 Safe And Sane Fireworks Sales Period

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 12689.
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