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Sheriff's office and county fire brief supervisors on fireworks rules, enforcement and safety ahead of July 4
Summary
Sheriff's and Fire Department staff reviewed county ordinance and safety guidance: fireworks that are shot or explosive are banned in unincorporated Imperial County; first offense is an infraction with a $500 fine and repeat offenses can be misdemeanors.
Imperial County Sheriff's Office and Imperial County Fire Department staff briefed the Board of Supervisors on fireworks laws, enforcement tools and safety ahead of Independence Day.
Deputy staff from the sheriff's office explained that only fireworks marked "safe and sane" may be used where municipal rules allow; use of aerial, explosive or projectable fireworks is illegal in the county's unincorporated areas. They cited Imperial County Ordinance section…
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