Siskiyou County Municipal Code Ch. 3.1 Fireworks Prohibited

The Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors enacts this chapter pursuant to authority granted by Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution and Sections 25123(d) and 25131 of the California Government Code.

(Ord. No. 22-11, § 3, 6-14-2022)

The purpose and intent of this chapter is to protect the public by reducing the likelihood of wildfires and other accidental fires caused by fireworks.

(Ord. No. 22-11, § 3, 6-14-2022)

Unless otherwise indicated, the terms and phrases used in this chapter shall have the same meaning as those terms defined under the State Fireworks Law, Health and Safety Code § 12500 et seq.

(Ord. No. 22-11, § 3, 6-14-2022)

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no person shall sell, offer for sale, use, discharge, display, possess, or store fireworks (Health and Safety Code § 12511) within the unincorporated area of Siskiyou County. This prohibition applies to both dangerous fireworks (Health and Safety Code § 12505) and safe and sane fireworks (Health and Safety Code § 12529).

(Ord. No. 22-11, § 3, 6-14-2022)

A. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any person or entity engaged in the preparation for or performance of a public fireworks display authorized in writing by the State Fire Marshall and conducted in full compliance with any conditions or restrictions placed upon such authorization.

B. Exempt from the prohibition of Section 3-3.1.04 are emergency signaling devices as defined in Health and Safety Code § 12506, when used for emergency signaling purposes.

C. Exempt from the prohibition of Section 3-3.1.04 are the following types of fireworks if written approval is first secured from the responsible fire jurisdiction:

1. Agricultural and wildlife fireworks as defined by Health and Safety Code § 12503;

2. Emergency signaling devices when used for non-emergency purposes as defined in Health and Safety Code § 12506;

3. Exempt fireworks as defined by Health and Safety Code § 12508;

4. Model rocket motors as defined by Health and Safety Code § 12520;

5. Any fireworks or pyrotechnic device exempted under Health and Safety Code § 12540.

(Ord. No. 22-11, § 3, 6-14-2022)

Any violation of this chapter is hereby declared to be an infraction subject to enforcement pursuant to the provisions of Siskiyou County Code Section 1-5.05(a)(2) and (b). Any peace officer or code enforcement officer may enforce this chapter.

(Ord. No. 22-11, § 3, 6-14-2022)