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Madera County supervisors advance stricter fireworks ordinance, set second reading for April 8
Summary
The Board of Supervisors introduced an ordinance to amend chapter 9.36 of the Madera County Code to tighten rules on illegal fireworks, add property-owner liability, restrict retail permits to local nonprofits and create tiered penalties; the board waived first reading and set a second reading for April 8, 2025 (vote 5-0).
Madera County supervisors on Tuesday introduced and waived the first reading of an ordinance that tightens county rules on fireworks, holds property owners accountable for unlawful use on their land and restricts sales permits to nonprofits headquartered in Madera County. The board voted 5-0 to waive first reading and set a second reading for April 8, 2025.
Sheriff Tyson Pogue, who also serves as the county's emergency services director, told the board illegal fireworks have become "a particular threat in rural and high risk fire communities like ours," and are responsible statewide for structure fires, wildfires, injuries and property damage.…
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