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Sheriff seeks expanded fireworks enforcement; board asks for edits after vendor and public comments
Summary
The sheriff introduced an ordinance to strengthen fireworks enforcement and allow property-owner liability; vendors and residents asked for changes. The board directed staff to revise the draft and return for reintroduction rather than adopt it at the March 11 meeting.
The Madera County Sheriff's Office presented a proposed revision to Chapter 9.36 of the county code on March 11 that would broaden fireworks enforcement powers, make property owners accountable for fireworks launched from their land, and establish clearer permitting and vendor rules.
Lieutenant Ryan Biddigan presented the measure and said current code requires law enforcement to witness an individual discharging dangerous fireworks in order to cite them, a standard that limits enforcement. The draft ordinance would allow authorities to cite property owners if violations occur on their land and would add…
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