Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Council gives first reading to ordinance targeting illegal aerial fireworks; second reading set for Nov. 5
Summary
Ridgecrest introduced an ordinance Oct. 1 that would hold property hosts responsible for illegal aerial fireworks, exempt safe‑and‑sane devices, authorize administrative fines and allow seizure of small quantities; council approved the introduction and waiver of full reading 5–0 and scheduled a second reading for Nov. 5.
The Ridgecrest City Council on Oct. 1 introduced an ordinance that would prohibit dangerous aerial fireworks, establish a social‑host standard for property owners or others in control of property, and create an administrative citation process to deter illegal fireworks use. The council approved the ordinance introduction and waived full reading by a 5‑0 vote; the second reading is scheduled for Nov. 5.
City legal staff said the draft ordinance would not affect "safe and sane" fireworks (those approved by the fire marshal and commonly sold at fundraising booths). The ordinance targets aerial and other dangerous fireworks that can start fires or travel onto combustible property. It would allow officers to issue administrative fines against a host who…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
