A committee reviewed the new plan to fine property owners on Tuesday, May 4.
According to city leaders, because tickets will be sent by mail and not in person, police officers aren't the only ones who would be able to issue the citations.
“We can actually use our code officers and administrative officers to cite people who are hosting parties and shooting off illegal fireworks,” Councilmember
Eric Guerra told
CBS13.
“If we happen to see illegal fireworks activity, as much as a visual verification of a firework leaving the ground or exploding at a property, then we can issue a citation to the owner or the renter or to the person responsible for the property,” Sacramento City Fire Marshal