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Illegal Fireworks in Riverside County
Illegal Fireworks Report Form The link above will be active on July 4th
from 9:00 am until midnight only.
ORDINANCE NO. 858 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PROHIBITING FIREWORKS On June 6, 2006, ordinance no. 858 was adopted by the Board of Supervisors to place stiffer fines against the use of fireworks.
Section 7(a) of Ordinance 858 states that, "Any person who violates any provision of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not exceeding one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment."
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All fireworks (including sparklers) are illegal in Riverside County. The only cities in the county that allow State Fire Marshal Safe and Sane fireworks are Cathedral City, Indio, Blythe and Coachella. However, these fireworks must not be transported or possessed outside of the cities where they were purchased.
Note: For more infomation, visit Riverside County Fire Department Website
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