FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 26, 2008
All Fireworks Illegal in Stockton
(Stockton, CA) – Governor Schwarzenegger has urged all Californians to celebrate July 4, 2008 without the use of fireworks, due to the significant number of fires currently in-progress and dry conditions creating extreme high-risk for fire. Residents of Stockton must comply, because all personal fireworks are illegal in Stockton.
“With the exception of large fireworks displays produced under a special permit from the Fire Department, there should not be any fireworks in Stockton,“ said Fire Marshal Lance Calkins. “Even those labeled “Safe and Sane” by the State Fire Marshal – and available in surrounding communities – are not legal in Stockton.”
Stockton passed an ordinance prohibiting fireworks in April 2007. State law addresses the manufacturing and date and time of sales of fireworks, requiring local ordinances to control sales and use.
The July 4th holiday is a very busy time for public safety. Responding to reports of fireworks takes public safety personnel away from other emergency and urgent calls for service. Possession or use of fireworks can result in a citation or arrest. In addition, when fireworks are confiscated, the Fire Department must turn them over to the State for destruction, resulting in additional operational costs.
To report the illegal use, sale, or transport of fireworks, please call the Stockton Police Department at (209) 937-8377. Report emergencies by calling 9-1-1.
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