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CA Health & Safety Code § 12703 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 11 - EXPLOSIVES|PART 2 - FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC DEVICES|CHAPTER 8 - Penalties|Section 12703.

12703.  (a) The State Fire Marshal shall, in conjunction with the Department of Motor Vehicles, develop regulations and procedures to temporarily suspend the commercial motor vehicle license of a person who is operating a commercial motor vehicle while transporting unaltered dangerous fireworks, as defined in Section 12505, having a gross weight, including packaging, of 10,000 pounds or more.(b) A driver of a commercial motor vehicle shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle for three years if the driver is convicted of transporting unaltered dangerous fireworks, as defined in Section 12505, having a gross weight, including packaging, of 10,000 pounds or more, as described in Section 15301 of the Vehicle Code.(c) This section shall not apply to a person who holds and is operating within the scope of a valid license as described in Section 12516 or valid permit as described in Section 12522.(Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 563, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 12704 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 11 - EXPLOSIVES|PART 2 - FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC DEVICES|CHAPTER 8 - Penalties|Section 12704.

12704.  The State Fire Marshal, at least once a year and in consultation with the Attorney General, shall serve notice to any individual or business known to supply fireworks that any unauthorized shipments of fireworks into California will result in an immediate report to federal authorities with a request for any relevant federal prosecution.(Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 563, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 12706 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 11 - EXPLOSIVES|PART 2 - FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC DEVICES|CHAPTER 8 - Penalties|Section 12706.

12706.  Notwithstanding Section 1463 of the Penal Code, all fines and forfeitures imposed by or collected in any court of this state, except for administrative fines described in Section 12557, as a result of citations issued by a public safety agency, for any violation of subdivision (b) of Section 12700 or of any regulation adopted pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 12700, shall be deposited, as soon as practicable after the receipt of the fine or forfeiture, with the county treasurer of the county in which the court is situated. Amounts deposited pursuant to this section shall be paid at least once a month as follows:(a) Sixty-five percent to the Treasurer, by warrant of the county auditor drawn upon the requisition of the clerk or judge of the court, for deposit in the State Fire Marshal Fireworks Enforcement and Disposal Fund, as described in Section 12728, on order of the Controller. At the time of the transmittal, the county auditor shall forward to the Controller, on the form or forms prescribed by the Controller, a record of the imposition, collection, and payments of the fines or forfeitures.(b) Thirty-five percent to the local public safety agency in the county in which the offense was committed to reimburse the local public safety agency for expenses, including, but not limited to, the costs for handling, processing, photographing, and storing seized dangerous fireworks.(Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 563, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 12720 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 11 - EXPLOSIVES|PART 2 - FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC DEVICES|CHAPTER 9 - Remedies|Section 12720.

12720.  Any threatened violation of any provision of this part or of any order or regulation of the State Fire Marshal issued pursuant to this part may be enjoined in a civil action brought in the name of the people of the State of California. Such actions may be instituted by the Attorney General or the district attorney of the county in which the act, practice, or transaction is about to be committed.(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1109.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 12721 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 11 - EXPLOSIVES|PART 2 - FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC DEVICES|CHAPTER 9 - Remedies|Section 12721.

12721.  The State Fire Marshal, his or her salaried deputies, or any chief of a fire department, or his or her authorized representatives, any fire protection agency, or any other public agency authorized by statute to enforce the State Fire Marshal’s regulations, may seize any fireworks described in this part. The State Fire Marshal, any chief of a fire department, any fire protection agency, or any other public agency authorized to enforce the State Fire Marshal’s regulations may charge any person, firm, or corporation, whose fireworks are seized pursuant to this section, an amount which is sufficient to cover the cost of transporting, storing, and handling the seized fireworks. When the State Fire Marshal, other enforcing officer or agency described in this section, or a court determines that a person's, firm's, or corporation’s fireworks are illegally or erroneously seized, or if legal proceedings do not result in a conviction for violation of any provision of this part, any funds collected pursuant to this section shall be refunded, or if charged but unpaid, canceled.(Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 681, Sec. 1.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 12722 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 11 - EXPLOSIVES|PART 2 - FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC DEVICES|CHAPTER 9 - Remedies|Section 12722.

12722.  The following fireworks may be seized pursuant to Section 12721:(a) Those fireworks that are sold, offered for sale, possessed, stored, used, or transported within this state prior to having been examined, classified, and registered by the State Fire Marshal, except those specific items designated as samples pending examination, classification, and registration by the State Fire Marshal where the licensee provides documentary evidence that the action by the State Fire Marshal is pending.(b) All imported fireworks possessed without benefit of the filing of notices as required by this part.(c) Safe and sane fireworks stored in violation of the conditions required by the permit as provided in this part.(d) Safe and sane fireworks sold or offered for sale at retail that do not bear the State Fire Marshal label of registration and firing instructions.(e) Safe and sane fireworks sold or offered for sale at retail that are in unsealed packages or containers that do not bear the State Fire Marshal label of registration and firing instructions.(f) Safe and sane fireworks sold or offered for sale at retail before 12 noon on the 28th day of June or after 12 noon on the sixth day of July of each year.(g) Each safe and sane fireworks item sold or offered for sale at retail that does not have its fuse or other igniting device protected by a cap approved by the State Fire Marshal, or groups of fireworks with exposed fuses that are not enclosed in sealed packages that bear the State Fire Marshal label of registration. The State Fire Marshal shall approve the caps as he or she determines provide reasonable protection from unintentional ignition of the fireworks.(h) Dangerous fireworks, including fireworks kits, used, possessed, stored, manufactured, or transported by a person who does not possess a valid permit authorizing an activity listed in this part.(i) Fireworks stored or sold in a public garage or public oil station, or on any premises where gasoline or any other class 1 flammable liquids are stored or dispensed.(j) Fireworks still possessed by a person who has just thrown any ignited fireworks at a person or group of persons.(k) Model rocket motors or model rockets with motors possessed by a person who does not hold a valid permit.(l) An emergency signaling device sold, offered for sale, or used that does not bear the State Fire Marshal label of registration as required by this part.(m) Fireworks or pyrotechnic device offered for sale by a person violating this part.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 106, Sec. 9. (AB 467) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 12723 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 11 - EXPLOSIVES|PART 2 - FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC DEVICES|CHAPTER 9 - Remedies|Section 12723.

12723.  (a) The authority seizing fireworks under the provisions of this chapter shall notify the State Fire Marshal not more than three days following the date of seizure and shall state the reason for the seizure and the quantity, type, and location of the fireworks. Fireworks, with the exception of dangerous fireworks, seized pursuant to Section 12721 shall be disposed of by the State Fire Marshal in the manner prescribed by the State Fire Marshal at any time subsequent to 60 days from the seizure or 10 days from the final termination of proceedings under the provisions of Section 12593 or 12724, whichever is later. Dangerous fireworks shall be disposed of according to procedures in Sections 12724 and 12726. Fireworks seized by any authority as defined in this chapter, other than the State Fire Marshal or his or her salaried assistants, shall be held in trust for the State Fire Marshal by that authority. (b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2016.(Repealed (in Sec. 9) and added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 24, Sec. 10. (SB 83) Effective June 24, 2015. Section operative January 1, 2016, by its own provisions.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 12724 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 11 - EXPLOSIVES|PART 2 - FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC DEVICES|CHAPTER 9 - Remedies|Section 12724.

12724.  (a) Any person whose fireworks are seized under the provisions of this chapter may, within 10 days after seizure, petition the State Fire Marshal to return the fireworks seized upon the ground that the fireworks were illegally or erroneously seized. Any petition filed pursuant to this section shall be considered by the State Fire Marshal within 15 days after filing or after a hearing granted to the petitioner, if requested. The State Fire Marshal shall advise the petitioner of his or her decision in writing. The determination of the State Fire Marshal is final unless within 60 days after seizure an action is commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of California for the recovery of the fireworks seized pursuant to this part, except as provided in subdivision (b).(b)  The determination of the State Fire Marshal is final in the case of the seizure of dangerous fireworks, unless within 20 days after the notice of the determination is mailed to the petitioner an action is commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of California for the recovery of the fireworks seized pursuant to this part. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 629, Sec. 2.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 12725 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 11 - EXPLOSIVES|PART 2 - FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC DEVICES|CHAPTER 9 - Remedies|Section 12725.

12725.  The State Fire Marshal, his salaried deputies, or any chief or his authorized representatives as qualified in this chapter may prevent, stop, or cause to be stopped, any public display in progress, or any proposed public display, when the location, discharge, or firing of such public display is determined by him to be hazardous to property or dangerous to the public.(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1109.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 12726 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 11 - EXPLOSIVES|PART 2 - FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC DEVICES|CHAPTER 9 - Remedies|Section 12726.

12726.  (a) The dangerous fireworks seized pursuant to this part shall be disposed of by the State Fire Marshal in the manner prescribed by the State Fire Marshal at any time after the final determination of proceedings under Section 12724, or upon final termination of proceedings under Section 12593, whichever is later. If no proceedings are commenced pursuant to Section 12724, the State Fire Marshal may dispose of the fireworks after all of the following requirements are satisfied:(1) A random sampling of the dangerous fireworks has been taken, as defined by regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 12552.(2) The analysis of the random sampling has been completed.(3) Photographs have been taken of the dangerous fireworks to be destroyed.(4) The State Fire Marshal has given written approval for the destruction of the dangerous fireworks. This approval shall specify the total weight of the dangerous fireworks seized, the total weight of the dangerous fireworks to be destroyed, and the total weight of the dangerous fireworks not to be destroyed.(b) To carry out the purposes of this section, the State Fire Marshal shall acquire and use statewide mobile dangerous fireworks destruction units to collect and destroy seized dangerous fireworks from local and state agencies.(c) If dangerous fireworks are seized pursuant to a local ordinance that provides for administrative fines or penalties and these fines or penalties are collected, the local government entity collecting the fines or penalties shall forward 65 percent of the collected moneys to the Controller for deposit in the State Fire Marshal Fireworks Enforcement and Disposal Fund, as described in Section 12728. (d) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2016.(Repealed (in Sec. 11) and added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 24, Sec. 12. (SB 83) Effective June 24, 2015. Section operative January 1, 2016, by its own provisions.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 12727 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 11 - EXPLOSIVES|PART 2 - FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC DEVICES|CHAPTER 9 - Remedies|Section 12727.

12727.  (a) The State Fire Marshal shall establish regulations pursuant to the requirements and procedures established with the Office of Administrative Law to assess fees on all import and export, wholesale, and retail fireworks licensees in California to be deposited in the State Fire Marshal Fireworks Enforcement and Disposal Fund.(b) In determining the appropriate amount of the fees described in subdivision (a), the State Fire Marshal shall consult with the fireworks industry and import and export, wholesale, and retail fireworks licensees.(c) The total amount of the fees collected shall not exceed the reasonable costs of the statewide programs described in subdivision (c) of Section 12728.(Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 563, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 12728 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 11 - EXPLOSIVES|PART 2 - FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC DEVICES|CHAPTER 9 - Remedies|Section 12728.

12728.  (a) The State Fire Marshal Fireworks Enforcement and Disposal Fund is hereby established in the State Treasury.(b) All of the moneys collected pursuant to Section 12706 shall be deposited in the fund and shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the State Fire Marshal for the exclusive use in statewide programs for the enforcement, prosecution related to, disposal, and management of seized dangerous fireworks, and for the education of public safety agencies in the proper handling and management of dangerous fireworks.(c) All of the moneys collected pursuant to Section 12727 shall be deposited in the fund and shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the State Fire Marshal for the exclusive use in statewide programs for all of the following:(1) To further assist in statewide programs for the enforcement, prosecution related to, disposal, and management of seized dangerous fireworks.(2) The education of public safety agencies in the proper handling and management of dangerous fireworks as well as safety issues involving all fireworks and explosives.(3) Assist the State Fire Marshal in identifying and evaluating methods to capture more detailed data relating to fires, damages, and injuries caused by both dangerous and safe and sane fireworks, and to assist with funding the eventual development and implementation of those methods.(4) To further assist in public safety and education efforts within the general public as well as public safety agencies on the proper and responsible use of safe and sane fireworks.(Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 563, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 12750 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 11 - EXPLOSIVES|PART 3 - FLAMETHROWING DEVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Definitions and Scope|Section 12750.

12750.  For purposes of this part, the following definitions shall apply:(a) “Flamethrowing device” means any nonstationary and transportable device designed or intended to emit or propel a burning stream of combustible or flammable liquid a distance of at least 10 feet.(b) “Permitholder” means a person who holds a flamethrowing device permit issued pursuant to this part.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 496, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 12751 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 11 - EXPLOSIVES|PART 3 - FLAMETHROWING DEVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Definitions and Scope|Section 12751.

12751.  This part shall not apply to the sale, purchase, possession, transportation, storage, or use of a flamethrowing device by a person if all of the following apply:(a) The person is regularly employed by or a paid officer, employee, or member of a fire department, fire protection district, or firefighting agency of the federal government, the state, a city, a county, a city and county, district, public or municipal corporation, or political subdivision of this state.(b) The person is on duty and acting within the course and scope of his or her employment.(c) The flamethrowing device is used by the fire department, fire protection district, or firefighting agency described in subdivision (a) in the course of fire suppression.(Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 30, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 12755 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 11 - EXPLOSIVES|PART 3 - FLAMETHROWING DEVICES|CHAPTER 2 - Administration|Section 12755.

12755.  No person shall use or possess a flamethrowing device without a valid flamethrowing device permit issued by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to this part.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 496, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 12756 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 11 - EXPLOSIVES|PART 3 - FLAMETHROWING DEVICES|CHAPTER 2 - Administration|Section 12756.

12756.  The State Fire Marshal shall adopt regulations to administer this part and establish standards for the background investigation of an applicant for, and holder of, a flamethrowing device permit, and for the use, storage, and transportation of a flamethrowing device. In adopting these regulations, the State Fire Marshal shall consult with the Department of Justice regarding regulations for the use and possession of destructive devices (Chapter 12.5 (commencing with Section 970) of Division 1 of Title 11 of the California Code of Regulations). These regulations for the use and possession of destructive devices may provide suggestions for potential methods to utilize in developing standards and shall serve as guidance only. At a minimum, the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal shall require a permitholder to possess a current, valid certificate of eligibility issued by the Department of Justice pursuant to subdivisions (a) to (c), inclusive, of Section 26710 of the Penal Code.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 178, Sec. 40. (SB 1115) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 107 of Ch. 178.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 12757 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 11 - EXPLOSIVES|PART 3 - FLAMETHROWING DEVICES|CHAPTER 2 - Administration|Section 12757.

12757.  The State Fire Marshal may issue or renew a permit to use and possess a flamethrowing device only if all of the following conditions are met:(a) The applicant or permitholder is not addicted to any controlled substance.(b) The applicant or permitholder possesses a current, valid certificate of eligibility issued by the Department of Justice pursuant to subdivisions (a) to (c), inclusive, of Section 26710 of the Penal Code.(c) The applicant or permitholder meets the other standards specified in regulations adopted pursuant to Section 12756.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 178, Sec. 41. (SB 1115) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 107 of Ch. 178.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 12758 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 11 - EXPLOSIVES|PART 3 - FLAMETHROWING DEVICES|CHAPTER 2 - Administration|Section 12758.

12758.  (a) If the State Fire Marshal denies an application for, or the renewal of, or revokes a flamethrowing device permit, the applicant for a flamethrowing device permit or permitholder shall be entitled to a hearing conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) The State Fire Marshal shall revoke a flamethrowing device permit if the permitholder does not comply with the requirements of this part and the regulations adopted pursuant to this part.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 496, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 12759 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 11 - EXPLOSIVES|PART 3 - FLAMETHROWING DEVICES|CHAPTER 2 - Administration|Section 12759.

12759.  The State Fire Marshal shall establish fees pursuant to this part that shall be deposited in the State Fire Marshal Licensing and Certification Fund.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 496, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 12760 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 11 - EXPLOSIVES|PART 3 - FLAMETHROWING DEVICES|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement and Penalties|Section 12760.

12760.  The State Fire Marshal shall seize any flamethrowing device in the possession of any person who does not have a valid flamethrowing device permit issued pursuant to this part.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 496, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 12761 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 11 - EXPLOSIVES|PART 3 - FLAMETHROWING DEVICES|CHAPTER 3 - Enforcement and Penalties|Section 12761.

12761.  Any person who uses or possesses any flamethrowing device without a valid flamethrowing device permit issued pursuant to this part is guilty of a public offense and, upon conviction, shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed one year, or in the state prison, or by a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by both imprisonment and fine.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 496, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 13000 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 12 - FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Liability in Relation to Fires|Section 13000.

13000.  Every person is guilty of a misdemeanor who allows a fire kindled or attended by him to escape from his control or to spread to the lands of any person other than the builder of the fire without using every reasonable and proper precaution to prevent the fire from escaping.(Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 13001 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 12 - FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Liability in Relation to Fires|Section 13001.

13001.  Every person is guilty of a misdemeanor who, through careless or negligent action, throws or places any lighted cigarette, cigar, ashes, or other flaming or glowing substance, or any substance or thing which may cause a fire, in any place where it may directly or indirectly start a fire, or who uses or operates a welding torch, tar pot or any other device which may cause a fire, who does not clear the inflammable material surrounding the operation or take such other reasonable precautions necessary to insure against the starting and spreading of fire.(Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 732.)