Fireworks_Art_website_Fireworks_headerPenalties for illegal fireworks in Roseville

Illegal fireworks carry many risks, including injury to yourself or others, property damage from fires or explosions, the safety of our first responders, costs of responding to emergencies, environmental harm to open space and air quality, and legal consequences for people who use them. 

The Roseville City Council amended the municipal code in May 2024 to make penalties for those who use illegal fireworks much more severe.

Here's what you need to know:

Fireworks_Art_website_Fireworks_fines_iconEach individual illegal firework
counts as a separate offense.
 
First offense: $750 fine

Each subsequent 
offense: $1,000 fine 
 
Example: If you are caught with 3 illegal fireworks in your possession, 
the fine would be $2,750!
Fireworks_Art_website_Fireworks_legal_iconPossession of illegal fireworks
can now be cited as a criminal misdemeanor, not just an infraction. 
Fireworks_Art_website_Fireworks_emergency_iconIndividuals responsible for
illegal fireworks can be charged
the actual costs of emergency responses, in addition to fines. 

Example: Costs for emergency response typically run thousands of dollars.

Fireworks_Art_website_Fireworks_property_icon Penalties are now in place for
owners, renters, and anyone
hosting a gathering who knowingly
allows the use or storage of illegal fireworks on their property, or the street or sidewalk adjacent to their property.
  • Only Safe and Sane fireworks are legal.
  • Safe and Sane fireworks are registered with the California State Fire Marshal’s Office and labeled as Safe and Sane. They are sold only at local licensed firework booths throughout the community and are approved for use in the city limits of Roseville.
  • If the California State Fire Marshal’s seal is not on the packaging, it’s illegal.
  • Remember, any fireworks that fly in the air, dart across the ground or explode are considered illegal in California.
June 28: Noon-10 p.m.  
June 29 – July 4: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. 
Discharging Safe and Sane fireworks is legal from noon on June 28 through 11:59 p.m. on July 4.
  • Report illegal fireworks concerns through the myRSVL app or Roseville.ca.us/myrsvl by submitting a service request.
  • You do not need to create a myRSVL account, but you will need to provide your contact information along with video or photographic evidence.
  • Do not engage or confront anyone using illegal fireworks.
  • Attempt to capture a photo of the illegal fireworks from a safe distance.
  • Gather pertinent information including the street address where the illegal fireworks are being discharged.
  • Call 916-774-5000, extension 1 to report property damage. 
  • Call 911 if the use of illegal fireworks results in injury, fire, or another emergency.
  • Only use Safe and Sane fireworks.
  • Always read directions. 
  • Use fireworks outdoors only. 
  • Never use near dry grass or other flammable materials.
  • Keep a safe distance. 
  • Light one at a time.
  • Have a bucket of water and a hose handy. 
  • Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
  • Never attempt to re-light or “fix” fireworks. 
  • Do not wear loose-fitting clothing.
  • Never carry fireworks in your pockets. 
  • Completely submerge fireworks in a bucket of water and allow them to soak overnight.  
  • Place the soaked fireworks in a sealable bag to maintain moisture.
  • Place the bag in your outside garbage can for disposal.
Check out Roseville’s 4th of July events and activities at roseville.ca.gov/4th

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