ALL fireworks are illegal in the City of Los Angeles under LAMC §57.5608.1.2. Includes sparklers and 'Safe and Sane' devices. Fines up to $1,000; felony charges possible for large quantities.
LAMC §57.5608.1.2 and §57.55.01(A) make it unlawful to use, give, possess, sell, or discharge any fireworks in the City of Los Angeles. No Safe and Sane exemption. Permitted displays only for civic/patriotic organizations with Fire Chief approval. Social-host administrative citations: $1,000, $2,000, $3,000 for successive violations. State law (H&SC §12700) adds penalties scaled by weight of dangerous fireworks.
City: up to $1,000 fine, up to 1 year jail (misdemeanor). Social host citations: $1,000/$2,000/$3,000 escalating. State: felony possible for large quantities (25+ lbs), fines up to $100,000 under AB 1403 (2024).
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