All Fireworks Are Prohibited in Unincorporated Los Angeles County.

Palmdale, CA.-The City of Palmdale imposes hefty fines for using illegal fireworks or fireworks in "No Firework Zones."

• $2,500 fine for a first offense

• $5,000 for a second offense

• $10,000 for a third offense

The City and LA County Fire and Sheriff’s departments will be out in force this Fourth of July season to curb illegal fireworks. Remember, it is wildfire season, and misuse of fireworks can have serious consequences.

To report illegal fireworks anonymously, please call the Palmdale Sheriff’s Department at 661/272-2400.

To view the “No Firework Zone” maps, visit www.cityofpalmdaleca.gov/264/Illegal-Fireworks

The County of Los Angeles Fire Code, Title 32, Section 5601.3 states that it is illegal to store, manufacture, sell, use, or handle ALL FORMS of fireworks without a valid permit in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department encourages families to attend a public fireworks show conducted by State-licensed pyrotechnicians.

For professional fireworks shows in Los Angeles County, please click here or call (888) 654-FIRE (3473) beginning Friday, June 21, 2024.

Under California Health and Safety Code Fireworks Penalties, Section 12700, any person who violates any provision of the State Fireworks laws or Regulations is guilty of a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not less than $500, but not to exceed $1,000 by imprisonment in the county jail for up to one year, or both.

Under California Health and Safety Code Fireworks Penalties, Section 12700(B), a person in possession of unaltered dangerous fireworks in violation of the State Fireworks Law is punishable as a misdemeanor or a public offense with fines ranging from $500 to more than $50,000, depending on the gross weight of unaltered dangerous fireworks in possession.

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