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Santa Maria outlines fireworks education and enforcement plan ahead of Fourth of July
Summary
City staff described an outreach and enforcement campaign ahead of July 4 that includes 24 'safe and sane' sales booths, bilingual education, a $1,000 fine for illegal fireworks, a GPS-equipped aircraft to pinpoint launch locations, an illegal-fireworks hotline and a family July 4 event.
Santa Maria public information officer Mark VandeCamp told the City Council on Tuesday that the city is stepping up education and enforcement ahead of the Fourth of July to reduce illegal fireworks, protect residents and reduce disturbances for pets and noise-sensitive people.
VandeCamp said the city will allow sales of “safe and sane” fireworks at 24 nonprofit booths from June 28 through July 4 and will distribute two-sided bilingual flyers and free yard signs to households and at point of sale. He said the Recreation and Parks Department will host a family event on…
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