Being caught with an illegal firework can now cost you up to $2,500
Author: Monica Coleman (ABC10)
Updated: 8:45 PM PDT June 25, 2021
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento is cracking down on the use of illegal fireworks, implementing higher fines that could cost violators up to $2,500.
"Last year was the year with the most use of illegal fireworks. Tragically homes burn down, with this year's drought it’s even more dangerous," Sacramento City Councilmember Eric Guerra said Friday.
Guerra says a new city ordinance is hoping to help prevent this.
"The new program creates a fine for not only the use of an illegal firework but hosting a party where that illegal firework is used," Guerra said.