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Santa Paula raises fines, doubles administrative citations for fireworks violations ahead of July 4

5764577 · May 21, 2025
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Summary

The City Council adopted an ordinance amending Santa Paula Municipal Code Chapter 103 and a companion resolution to increase administrative citation fines for fireworks violations; the changes take effect 30 days after adoption.

The Santa Paula City Council on Tuesday adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 103 of the Santa Paula Municipal Code and a companion resolution increasing administrative citation fines for fireworks violations, measures councilmembers and police officials said are aimed at deterring use of both “safe and sane” and illegal fireworks.

The action came after the police chief reviewed enforcement plans and public-safety concerns ahead of…

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