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Hawaiian Gardens council adopts stricter fireworks rules, names 'responsible person' for violations
Summary
The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2026-0625, amending Chapter 6.28 of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code to authorize administrative citations and nuisance abatement for illegal fireworks, define a 'responsible person' and expand outreach including two mailers and social media notices.
The Hawaiian Gardens City Council voted unanimously April 22 to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-0625, tightening local rules on illegal fireworks and clarifying who can be held responsible for violations.
City staff said the ordinance amends chapter 6.28 of the municipal code to add a definition of "responsible person" — a property owner, lessee or social host who may be cited if illegal fireworks are discharged on their property or in the adjacent public right-of-way…
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