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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 11Pt. 2Ch. 5Art. 2§ 12581 Fireworks Licensing Requirements

§ 12581 Fireworks Licensing Requirements

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§ 12581 Fireworks Licensing Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •You need a special permission (license) to make, bring in, sell, or use fireworks.
  • •You have to ask for this permission in writing to the State Fire Marshal.
  • •You must pay a fee every year to keep this permission.

Example

You want to sell fireworks at a stand for the 4th of July.

Before you can sell any fireworks, you must fill out a form, send it to the State Fire Marshal, and pay a fee. If you don’t do this, you’re breaking the law.

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

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§ 12581 Fireworks Licensing Requirements

Any person who desires to manufacture, import, export, sell or use fireworks, shall first make written application for a license to the State Fire Marshal on forms provided by him. Such application shall be accompanied by the annual license fee as prescribed in this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1109.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

fireworkslicenseState Fire Marshalannual license fee

Related Statutes

  • § 12583 Fireworks Sales Employee Rules
  • § 12585 License Application Withdrawal
  • § 12588 License Denial After Revocation
  • § 12605 License Ineligibility After Conviction
  • § 12607 Fireworks License Denial Criteria

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 12581.
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