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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 11Pt. 2Ch. 4§ 12560 Fireworks Classification Requirements

§ 12560 Fireworks Classification Requirements

Health and Safety Code·California
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§ 12560 Fireworks Classification Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •The State Fire Marshal decides which fireworks are safe or unsafe.
  • •You can't sell or bring in fireworks until the Fire Marshal checks and approves them.
  • •This rule helps keep people safe from dangerous fireworks.

Example

You want to sell sparklers and firecrackers at your store for the 4th of July.

Before you can sell them, the State Fire Marshal must check and say they are safe. If you sell them without approval, you’re breaking the law.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 12560 Fireworks Classification Requirements

The State Fire Marshal shall classify all fireworks and pyrotechnic devices in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. No fireworks or pyrotechnic devices shall be imported, sold, or offered for sale prior to the examination and classification by the State Fire Marshal. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1109.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

State Fire Marshalfireworkspyrotechnic devicesclassifyexamination

Related Statutes

  • § 12569 Fireworks Submission Requirements
  • § 12566 Pyrotechnic Device Classification
  • § 12553 Fireworks Classification Regulations
  • § 12637 Fireworks Classification And Fees
  • § 106700 Environmental Health Specialist Fees

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 12560.
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