City of Madera Code Chapter 13 regulates fireworks in city parks and the City enforces a zero-tolerance policy on all illegal (non-'Safe & Sane') fireworks. Only State Fire Marshal-labeled 'Safe & Sane' fireworks are legal, and only on July 4. Illegal fireworks fines reach up to $50,000 plus one year in jail.
The City of Madera (unlike eastern Madera County) permits 'Safe & Sane' state-fire-marshal-approved fireworks for July 4 only. Aerial shells, sky rockets, bottle rockets, roman candles, firecrackers, and any device that explodes, goes airborne, or moves unpredictably are illegal. Chapter 13 regulates use in city parks separately — fireworks in city parks generally require an event permit. The City advertises a Zero Tolerance reporting program for residents to report illegal fireworks. Eastern Madera County (east of the Madera Canal) bans ALL fireworks including Safe & Sane.
Illegal fireworks under California Health & Safety Code §12700 carry fines up to $50,000 and/or up to one year in jail for serious offenses. City code violations are infractions starting at $100. Madera County's separate ordinance imposes $1,000 / $5,000 / $10,000 escalating fines in unincorporated areas.
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