Vineyard falls under the Sacramento County fireworks ordinance: 'Safe and Sane' fireworks are legal ONLY June 28 - July 4, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. All other fireworks (anything that explodes, flies, or moves) are illegal year-round with social-host fines starting at $1,000 per illegal firework.
The Sacramento County fireworks ordinance (Title 6, Article 7) was amended in 2023 and again ahead of July 2025. 'Safe and Sane' state-fire-marshal-approved fireworks are permitted in the unincorporated area (including Vineyard) only during June 28 - July 4, between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. ALL aerial, exploding, ground-spinner-projectile, M-80, bottle rocket, and roman candle devices are 'Dangerous Fireworks' under California H&SC §12500 and prohibited 100% of the year. Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District enforces alongside the Sheriff. The amended social host ordinance levies fines starting at $1,000 against property owners that use - or allow guests to use - illegal fireworks on their property.
Possession or use of dangerous fireworks: misdemeanor under California H&SC §12700 - up to $1,000 fine and/or up to one year jail. Sacramento County social host civil fines: $1,000 first offense, $2,500 second, $5,000 third+ per property per year - applied PER illegal firework.
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