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Council moves to strengthen penalties for illegal fireworks under 'It's Not Worth It' plan
Summary
Following a two‑year review, the council waived first reading and advanced an ordinance that allows per‑device administrative citations (stacked fines), authorizes drone evidence for hearings and funds extra staffing for July 3–5 enforcement as part of an 'It's Not Worth It' campaign.
Chief Perkins presented proposed amendments to the Hanford Municipal Code as part of an "It's Not Worth It" campaign to curb illegal fireworks. He described July 2024 incidents that strained fire and police resources, including a residential blaze caused by an illegal firework and the recovery of…
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