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
City Of Sacramento Passes Ordinance Cracking Down On Illegal Fireworks
CBS Sacramento 5/5/2021 Syndicated Local – CBS Sacramento
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) Sacramento city council has passed a new ordinance designed to crack down on illegal fireworks.
On Tuesday, the council passed the ordinance that fines property owners where illegal fireworks are being used. People who use illegal fireworks on streets and sidewalks in front of people’s homes can also be fined.
The initial fine would be $1,000 and go up to $5,000 for multiple violations.
City leaders that because tickets would be sent by mail instead of in-person, police officers would not be the only ones who could issue citations.
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