Mariposa County Sheriff's Office Reminds Everyone That Fireworks Are Illegal In Mariposa County

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Last Updated: Thursday, 02 July 2015 12:13

Published: Thursday, 02 July 2015 12:13

July 2, 2015 - Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office asks that you partner with local Law Enforcement and Fire to help protect our community during this holiday weekend.

As a reminder:

ZERO TOLERANCE - FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN MARIPOSA COUNTY

Violation of fireworks laws are subject to a maximum of $1,000 fine and up to one year in county jail. However, if you possess large quantities of dangerous fireworks, prosecutors could charge you with a felony, punishable by up to three years in California state prison and fines up to $50,000.

“FIREWORKS” INCLUDE but are not limited to:

Safe and Sane Fireworks                Sparklers                         Rockets

Black Cartridges                              Snakes                            Firecrackers

Roman Candles                              Fountains                         Fire Balloons

Torpedo Canes                               Squibs                             Torpedoes

Or ANY OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DEVICE, EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCE OR ANY KIND OF FIREWORKS, by whatsoever name known:

within Mariposa County and anywhere within the Sierra and Stanislaus National Forests.

USDA Forest Service, CFR261.52(F)

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection- CAL FIRE- Madera –Mariposa-Merced Unit

Mariposa County Ordinance Sections 8.20.10

If you have any questions regarding illegal fireworks in Mariposa County please contact the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office at 209-966-3615.