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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 11Pt. 2Ch. 5Art. 4§ 12616 Fireworks Theft Reporting

§ 12616 Fireworks Theft Reporting

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§ 12616 Fireworks Theft Reporting

Key Takeaways

  • •If you have a license to sell or use fireworks and some get stolen or lost, you must tell the State Fire Marshal.
  • •You have to report it within 24 hours of finding out about the theft or loss.
  • •Your report must include how many fireworks were lost, what kind they were, and where it happened.

Example

You own a fireworks stand and one night someone breaks in and steals a bunch of fireworks.

You have to call the State Fire Marshal and tell them what happened within 24 hours. You also need to say how many fireworks were taken, what types they were, and that they were stolen from your stand.

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

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§ 12616 Fireworks Theft Reporting

The licensees shall report any theft or loss of fireworks to the State Fire Marshal within 24 hours after the discovery of theft or loss. The report shall show the quantity, type and kind, classification of fireworks and the location where the loss occurred. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1109.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

theft or loss of fireworksState Fire Marshalquantity, type and kind, classification of fireworkslocation where the loss occurred

Related Statutes

  • § 12615 Fireworks Records Requirements
  • § 12617 Fireworks Theft Investigation
  • § 12619 Fireworks Import Export Notice
  • § 12620 Additional Reporting Authority
  • § 102766 Parentage Declaration Birth Certificate

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 12616.
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