All fireworks are illegal in San Leandro, including state-licensed 'Safe and Sane' fireworks. SLMC Title 7, Chapter 7-5, Article 7 (adopting CFC Chapter 56) prohibits possession, sale, use, and storage; only permitted public displays approved by the City Manager are allowed.
San Leandro adopts the 2022 California Fire Code, including Chapter 56 (Explosives and Fireworks). CFC §5601.1.3 prohibits the manufacture, possession, storage, sale, handling, and use of fireworks except as allowed by the California Health & Safety Code §12500 et seq. (State Fireworks Law) and only when authorized by the local fire chief. San Leandro is one of the Bay Area cities that has NOT licensed retail 'Safe and Sane' fireworks, so all consumer fireworks - including sparklers, fountains, and ground spinners marked 'Safe and Sane' by the State Fire Marshal - are illegal to possess, store, sell, or use within City limits. Only public fireworks displays authorized by permit are lawful: SLMC requires application to the City Manager at least 10 days in advance, with display by a state-licensed pyrotechnic operator and an Alameda County Fire Department site inspection. California Assembly Bill 1403 (effective January 1, 2024) doubled administrative fines for dangerous fireworks possession statewide; San Leandro Police partner with Alameda County Fire and adjacent agencies for zero-tolerance enforcement around the July 4 holiday and Lunar New Year.
Possession or use of any fireworks (including 'Safe and Sane') is a misdemeanor under Health & Safety Code §12700, punishable by up to 1 year in county jail and up to $1,000 in fines per AB 1403 (effective Jan 1, 2024) administrative fines now range $1,000-$2,000 for misdemeanor violations. Possession of dangerous fireworks (M-80s, mortars, aerials) can be charged as a felony under H&S §12677 with up to 3 years in state prison and fines to $50,000. San Leandro residents report illegal fireworks to SLPD Communications at (510) 577-2740.
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