Explosives and Fireworks Laws
Explosives and Fireworks Laws
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Is it Legal to Own Hand Grenades?
Private citizens may not possess live grenades built for the military. But what about home-made devices? It’s sometimes difficult to know whether a particular device qualifies as a “hand grenade.”
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Are Fireworks Legal in California?
California classifies the items that qualify as "fireworks," specifies who may possess or sell them, and dictates when and where they may be set off.
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Fireworks Sale and Use on Indian Reservations
Is it legal for tribes to sell fireworks when it is not legal elsewhere in a state?
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Restrictions on Fireworks in California Cities and Counties
Question: There are “No Fireworks” signs posted in all the parks in the California county where I live. I heard that if I go to a different county, I might be able to set off fireworks on the Fourth that aren’t allowed here. Is that true? Answer: Some California cities and counties permit safe
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Are cities liable for injuries due to fireworks?
Question: I live in a small town in a remote part of northern California that always holds a Fourth of July parade. This year, the mayor announced that the celebration would include a picnic and fireworks show at the downtown park. I’m a volunteer fire fighter for the town and I’m a little worried about the danger.