Next week, city leaders will consider an emergency measure that increases the penalty by ten times the current amount for some first-time offenses. The proposal targets anyone caught with bottle rockets, firecrackers or any other fireworks that are illegal in California.
"They're not cheap, so if you're spending $1,000, $2,000 on fireworks for some of these, then a $10,000 fine needs to be the deterrent," Kaplan said.
The Sacramento Fire Department says that in 2023, there were 63 fires in the first five days of July. That number jumped to 111 last year, a 76% increase.
"It's something that's so important to have some teeth in this," he said.
In Sacramento, it's typically not dark until around 9:30 p.m., and currently, fireworks can be set off until midnight. The proposed new rules would prohibit setting off fireworks after 10 p.m.
Last year, the City of Sacramento issued 55 firework citations, which added up to a total of $100,000 in fines.
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