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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 11Pt. 2Ch. 9§ 12722 Fireworks Seizure Conditions

§ 12722 Fireworks Seizure Conditions

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§ 12722 Fireworks Seizure Conditions

Key Takeaways

  • •Fireworks must be checked and approved by the State Fire Marshal before they can be sold or used.
  • •Fireworks can only be sold between June 28 at noon and July 6 at noon each year.
  • •Fireworks must have proper labels and safety caps to prevent accidents.
  • •Dangerous fireworks or fireworks without a permit can be taken away.

Example

You buy fireworks from a street vendor that don’t have any labels or safety caps.

The police can take those fireworks away because they aren’t approved or safe to use.

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

Official Source
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§ 12722 Fireworks Seizure Conditions

The following fireworks may be seized pursuant to Section 12721: (a) Those fireworks that are sold, offered for sale, possessed, stored, used, or transported within this state prior to having been examined, classified, and registered by the State Fire Marshal, except those specific items designated as samples pending examination, classification, and registration by the State Fire Marshal where the licensee provides documentary evidence that the action by the State Fire Marshal is pending. (b) All imported fireworks possessed without benefit of the filing of notices as required by this part. (c) Safe and sane fireworks stored in violation of the conditions required by the permit as provided in this part. (d) Safe and sane fireworks sold or offered for sale at retail that do not bear the State Fire Marshal label of registration and firing instructions. (e) Safe and sane fireworks sold or offered for sale at retail that are in unsealed packages or containers that do not bear the State Fire Marshal label of registration and firing instructions. (f) Safe and sane fireworks sold or offered for sale at retail before 12 noon on the 28th day of June or after 12 noon on the sixth day of July of each year. (g) Each safe and sane fireworks item sold or offered for sale at retail that does not have its fuse or other igniting device protected by a cap approved by the State Fire Marshal, or groups of fireworks with exposed fuses that are not enclosed in sealed packages that bear the State Fire Marshal label of registration. The State Fire Marshal shall approve the caps as he or she determines provide reasonable protection from unintentional ignition of the fireworks. (h) Dangerous fireworks, including fireworks kits, used, possessed, stored, manufactured, or transported by a person who does not possess a valid permit authorizing an activity listed in this part. (i) Fireworks stored or sold in a public garage or public oil station, or on any premises where gasoline or any other class 1 flammable liquids are stored or dispensed. (j) Fireworks still possessed by a person who has just thrown any ignited fireworks at a person or group of persons. (k) Model rocket motors or model rockets with motors possessed by a person who does not hold a valid permit. (l) An emergency signaling device sold, offered for sale, or used that does not bear the State Fire Marshal label of registration as required by this part. (m) Fireworks or pyrotechnic device offered for sale by a person violating this part. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 106, Sec. 9. (AB 467) Effective January 1, 2016.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

State Fire Marshalsafe and sane fireworksdangerous fireworkspermitlabel of registration

Related Statutes

  • § 12728 Fireworks Enforcement And Disposal Fund
  • § 12640 Fireworks Permit Requirements
  • § 12723 Fireworks Seizure Disposal Rules
  • § 12724 Fireworks Seizure Appeal Process
  • § 12689 Fireworks Sales To Minors

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 12722.
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