Earlier editions: 2026-07
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Ch. 8.12 Fireworks
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Rancho Cucamonga
Cite as: Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Chapter 8.12 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 8.12.010. Fireworks prohibited; exception.¶
A. Subject to the exception set forth in subsection B of this section, it is unlawful for any person, firm, partnership or corporation to sell, use or discharge any fireworks within the city, including, but not limited to, "safe and sane" fireworks as that term is defined in Part 2 of Division 11 of the California Health and Safety Code as the same may be amended from time to time hereafter.
B. Exception. Nothing in this chapter shall preclude the presentation of a licensed public display of fire-works, including, but not limited to, "safe and sane" fireworks.
(Code 1980, § 8.12.010; Initiative Ord. Measure "P," § 2, 11-7-1989)
§ 8.12.020. Penalty for violation of chapter.¶
It is unlawful for any person, firm, partnership or corporation to violate any provision of this chapter. Any person, firm, partnership or corporation violating any provision of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000.00, or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each such person, firm, partnership or corporation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or any portion thereof during which any violation of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm, partnership or corporation, and shall be deemed punishable therefor as provided in this chapter.
(Code 1980, § 8.12.020; Initiative Ord. Measure "P," § 2, 11-7-1989; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
§ 8.12.030. Civil remedies available.¶
The violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a nuisance and may be abated by the city through civil process by means of restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction, or in any other manner provided for by law for the abatement of nuisances.
(Code 1980, § 8.12.030; Initiative Ord. Measure "P," § 2, 11-7-1989)
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