Fireworks

Each 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!

Possession of illegal fireworks
can now be cited as a criminal misdemeanor, not just an infraction. 

Individuals 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.

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. 

• 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.

Read more about safe and simple fireworks disposal. 

The Fireworks Amnesty Program allows Roseville residents to safely surrender illegal fireworks with no questions asked. The goal is to keep dangerous fireworks out of neighborhoods and reduce the risk of fires, injuries, and property damage. 

This program allows residents to surrender illegal fireworks without penalty and with no questions asked. 

You may bring illegal fireworks to any Roseville fire station.

Please carefully follow the steps below to ensure the safety of yourself and fire station staff: 

1. Bring illegal fireworks directly to a Roseville fire station.
2. Ring the doorbell and hand the fireworks directly to a firefighter so they can be safely received and stored.
3. Never leave fireworks at the station door: Unattended fireworks create a safety risk for firefighters, visitors, and the public. A firefighter must personally accept the fireworks to ensure they are handled safely. 

If fireworks have been modified, damaged, or appear unstable, do not transport them. 

Examples may include fireworks that have been altered, combined, exposed to water, leaking powder, or otherwise tampered with. These situations may require response by specially trained personnel and should not be handled by the public. 

Instead, contact Public Safety Dispatch at 916-774-5000 x1 to arrange for safe disposal. 

The Roseville Police Department will staff firework safety enforcement teams on July 3 and 4. These teams will be dedicated to firework related calls for service. 

Those who violate the fireworks ordinance may be subject to fines and other enforcement actions. Each individual illegal firework counts as a separate offense.  

• First offense: $750 fine
• Each subsequent offense: $1,000 fine 

You can also report illegal firework concerns through the myRSVL app or Roseville.ca.us/myrsvl by submitting a "Report Illegal Fireworks" 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. 

• Report illegal fireworks concerns through the myRSVL app or Roseville.ca.us/myrsvl by submitting a “Report Illegal Fireworks”  service request.
• In order for the City to investigate and follow up on the report, please ensure that you provide the details listed in this article.
• You do not need to create a myRSVL account, but you will need to provide your contact information, the exact address of the violation, description of the illegal activity, a description of the person responsible for the illegal firework activity, along with video or photographic evidence.