This weekend, fireworks killed at least three people across the country. Here in Southern California, a 42-year-old man from Montebello died after holding a high-powered mortar device when it went off while celebrating the July 4 holiday.
Adding more work for law enforcement officers trying to catch people illegally lighting fireworks.
Under California's Health and Safety Code Fireworks Penalties, Section 12700, a person "in possession of unaltered dangerous fireworks in violation of the State Fireworks Law is punishable as a misdemeanor or a public offense" with fines ranging from $500 to more than $50,000, depending on the type, amount and local municipality.
The crime itself, however, is generally considered a misdemeanor, unless the incident ends in serious injury or damage. Here in Los Angeles County's unincorporated, for example, fines do not exceed $1,000. Some cities, like Sacramento, are upping fines to as much as $5,000 after a first offense. But it remains difficult to convince cities to up fines and punishment dramatically as it is a move considered unpopular with voters.that I have read and agree
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