1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Kern County, California.
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Kern County permits state-approved 'safe and sane' fireworks (HSC §12529) in most unincorporated valley and desert areas during a tightly defined July 4 and New Year's Eve window, but bans all fireworks in mountain communities under Kern County Code Chapter 17.32 (Fire Code) §17.32.094. All 'dangerous fireworks' - including aerials, rockets, firecrackers, and bottle rockets - are illegal everywhere in California under H&S Code §§12500-12728 without a state license, and Kern County Fire issues citations starting at $1,500.
3 cities in Kern County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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