§ 12637 Fireworks Classification And Fees

Health and Safety Code·California

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Key Takeaways

•All fireworks sold in the state must be checked and approved by the State Fire Marshal.
•Sellers must fill out a form and pay a fee ($10 per type of firework) to get them checked.
•Each batch of fireworks needs its own form and fee, even if they look the same.
•Fireworks can't have the official seal or seller's number until they pass the check.

Example

A store wants to sell a new type of sparkler.

The store must send a form and $10 to the State Fire Marshal for each batch of these sparklers. The sparklers can't be labeled as approved until the Fire Marshal checks and says they're okay.

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§ 12637 Fireworks Classification And Fees

All fireworks or pyrotechnic devices intended for sale in this state, which are products of nonlicensed manufacturers, shall be examined and classified by the State Fire Marshal upon written application on forms provided by him. Such application shall be accompanied by a fee as follows: (a) Ten dollars ($10) for each label of an item of identical size and design of a given lot or batch, provided that the lot or batch is identifiable by a code, serial number, shipment lot, case cargo number, etc. A separate application and fee shall be submitted for each lot or batch. The State Fire Marshal seal and the wholesalers or importers registration number shall not be imprinted on the label until the lot or batch has been examined and classified. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1109.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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fireworks pyrotechnic devices State Fire Marshal written application fee lot or batch State Fire Marshal seal wholesalers or importers registration number

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 12637.

§ 12637 Fireworks Classification And Fees

Health and Safety Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 12637 Fireworks Classification And Fees

Key Takeaways

•All fireworks sold in the state must be checked and approved by the State Fire Marshal.
•Sellers must fill out a form and pay a fee ($10 per type of firework) to get them checked.
•Each batch of fireworks needs its own form and fee, even if they look the same.
•Fireworks can't have the official seal or seller's number until they pass the check.

Example

A store wants to sell a new type of sparkler.

The store must send a form and $10 to the State Fire Marshal for each batch of these sparklers. The sparklers can't be labeled as approved until the Fire Marshal checks and says they're okay.

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

Official Source

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§ 12637 Fireworks Classification And Fees

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

fireworks pyrotechnic devices State Fire Marshal written application fee lot or batch State Fire Marshal seal wholesalers or importers registration number

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 12637.

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