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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 11Pt. 2Ch. 9§ 12727 Fireworks License Fees

§ 12727 Fireworks License Fees

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§ 12727 Fireworks License Fees

Key Takeaways

  • •The State Fire Marshal can charge fees to people who sell or handle fireworks in California.
  • •The fees go into a special fund for fireworks safety and cleanup programs.
  • •The Fire Marshal talks to fireworks sellers to decide how much the fees should be.
  • •The total fees collected can't be more than what the safety programs actually cost.

Example

A store that sells fireworks for the 4th of July.

The store has to pay a fee to the State Fire Marshal. This fee helps pay for programs that make sure fireworks are used safely and clean up any mess they make.

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

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§ 12727 Fireworks License Fees

(a) The State Fire Marshal shall establish regulations pursuant to the requirements and procedures established with the Office of Administrative Law to assess fees on all import and export, wholesale, and retail fireworks licensees in California to be deposited in the State Fire Marshal Fireworks Enforcement and Disposal Fund. (b) In determining the appropriate amount of the fees described in subdivision (a), the State Fire Marshal shall consult with the fireworks industry and import and export, wholesale, and retail fireworks licensees. (c) The total amount of the fees collected shall not exceed the reasonable costs of the statewide programs described in subdivision (c) of Section 12728. (Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 563, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 2008.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

State Fire Marshalfeesimport and export, wholesale, and retail fireworks licenseesState Fire Marshal Fireworks Enforcement and Disposal Fundstatewide programs

Related Statutes

  • § 12728 Fireworks Enforcement And Disposal Fund
  • § 12400 Misdemeanor Penalties
  • § 12721 Fireworks Seizure And Costs
  • § 12722 Fireworks Seizure Conditions
  • § 12723 Fireworks Seizure Disposal Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 12727.
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