City of Stockton Safe and Sane Fireworks Ordinance

Chapter 8.92 SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS

8.92.010 "SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS," DEFINED.

"Safe and Sane Fireworks" refers to and shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Health and Safety Code sections 12529 and 12562, and the California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Article 6, or as those provisions are subsequently amended. (Ord. 010-07 C.S. Section 4-047)

8.92.020 "SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS PROHIBITED.

It is unlawful for any person to possess, sell, offer for sale, use or discharge any safe and sane fireworks within the limits of the City of Stockton.  Violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor. (Ord. 010-07 C.S. Section 1; prior code Section 4-047.1)

8.92.030 SEIZURE AND DESTRUCTION OF FIREWORKS.

Safe and sane fireworks within the limits of the City of Stockton are subject to confiscation by the Stockton Police Department and the Stockton Fire Department.  Confiscated fireworks shall be destroyed at the expense of any person found in violation of section 8.92.020, after conviction , plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or posting and forfeiting of bail. (Ord. 010-07 C.S. Section 1; prior code Section 4-047.2)

SECTION ll.  SEVERABILITY.

In the event any section or portion of this ordinance shall be determined invalid or unconstitutional, such section or portion shall be deemed severable and all other sections or portions hereof shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION lll.  EFFECTIVE DATE.

This ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after the date of adoption.

ADOPTED:     April 3, 2007

EFFECTIVE:   May 3, 2007

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