Yolo County Municipal Code Art. 1 Definitions

Sec. 4-2.101.

The terms used in this Chapter shall have the meanings set forth in this Article unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Words used in this Chapter in the present tense include the future as well as the present. The singular number includes the plural and the plural includes the singular. (§ 1, Ord. 250, as amended by § 3, Ord. 1261, eff. May 17, 2001, as amended by § 2, Ord. 1574, eff. July 3, 2025)

Sec. 4-2.102.

"Dangerous fireworks" shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Health and Safety Code section 12505, as that section may be amended from time to time, and shall not include “safe and sane fireworks.” (§ 3, Ord. 1261, eff. May 17, 2001, as amended by § 2, Ord. 1574, eff. July 3, 2025)

Sec. 4-2.103.

"Fireworks" shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Health and Safety Code section 12511, as that section may be amended from time to time. (§ 3, Ord. 1261, eff. May 17, 2001)

Sec. 4-2.104.

“Host” shall mean an owner of any private residential or nonresidential real property in the unincorporated area of the County; or any person who has the right to use, possess, or occupy public or private property under a lease, permit, license, rental agreement, or contract; or any person who hosts, organizes, supervises, officiates, conducts, or accepts responsibility for a gathering on public or private property. (§ 2, Ord. 1574, eff. July 3, 2025)

Sec. 4-2.105.

“Liable” in this section shall mean liability for a wrongful act regardless of a person’s intent, knowledge, negligence, or lack thereof in committing the wrongful act. (§ 2, Ord. 1574, eff. July 3, 2025)

Sec. 4-2.106.

"Permit" means any nontransferable authorization granted by the local fire protection district pursuant to this Chapter to allow the holder of the Permit to sell safe and sane fireworks subject to the provisions of this Chapter. (§ 3, Ord. 1261, eff. May 17, 2001)

Sec. 4-2.107.

"Permittee" means an organization who is issued a permit pursuant to Article 4 of this Chapter. (§ 3, Ord. 1261, eff. May 17, 2001)

Sec. 4-2.108.

"Person" means any person, copartnership, organization, firm, corporation, association, or any combination thereof, or any special district with boundaries within Yolo County , and shall include any of their employees and authorized representatives. (§ 3, Ord. 1261, eff. May 17, 2001)

Sec. 4-2.109.

"Public display of fireworks" means an entertainment feature where the public or a private group is admitted or permitted to view the display or discharge of dangerous fireworks. (§ 3, Ord. 1261, eff. May 17, 2001)

Sec. 4-2.110.

"Safe and sane fireworks" shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Health and Safety Code section 12529, as that section may be amended from time to time. (§ 3, Ord. 1261, eff. May 17, 2001)