In unincorporated Sacramento County, only State Fire Marshal-approved 'Safe and Sane' fireworks are legal, and only during a narrow window. They may be possessed and sold from noon June 28 through 9 p.m. July 4, and discharged only between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. All aerial and exploding fireworks are illegal year-round.
Unincorporated Sacramento County permits 'Safe and Sane' fireworks bearing the California State Fire Marshal seal, unlike many neighboring jurisdictions (Sacramento Metro Fire notes unincorporated Placer County bans all fireworks). Per Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District guidance, Safe and Sane fireworks may be possessed or sold in the unincorporated area only from 12:00 noon on June 28 through 9:00 p.m. on July 4, and may only be used, displayed, or discharged between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. during that window. Anything that 'goes up in the air, darts across the ground or explodes is dangerous and illegal' - this covers all aerial shells, mortars, firecrackers, M-80s, bottle rockets, and similar devices, which are banned year-round under both county code and California Health and Safety Code Section 12500 et seq. (the State Fireworks Law). The County Board of Supervisors amended the fireworks ordinance on March 24, 2026 (final approval April 7, 2026; effective May 7, 2026) to strengthen penalties, applying fines for each individual illegal firework used and for each instance of unauthorized Safe and Sane use outside the permitted dates and times. Residents report illegal fireworks to (916) 874-5115.
Under the host/property-owner administrative fine schedule cited by Sacramento Metro Fire and Sacramento County: a first violation is $1,000; a second violation within one year is $2,500; third and subsequent violations are $5,000 each; and violations in parks, on school property, or in the American River Parkway are $10,000 each. The May 2026 amended ordinance applies these fines per individual illegal firework and per instance of unauthorized Safe and Sane use. Under California Health and Safety Code Section 12500 et seq., possession or use of dangerous fireworks can also bring criminal charges, with potential felony arson exposure and fines up to $50,000.
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