California Code of Regulations
Title 19 - Public Safety
Division 1 - State Fire Marshal
Chapter 6 - Fireworks
Article 13 - General Safety Requirements
Section 991.5 - Prohibited Substances

Universal Citation: 19 CA Code of Regs 991.5
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

Intoxicating liquids, narcotics, and controlled substances are prohibited within the area of the firing site as determined by the authority having jurisdiction, and shall not be used by any person handling fireworks or special effects at any time during transportation, set-up, firing or removal.

EXCEPTION: Prescription drugs not impairing the motor functions and/or judgment of the persons affected by this section. Drugs must be taken as directed and specifically prescribed for the individual to be covered by this exception.

1. Repealer of former section 991.5, and new section filed 6-26-91 as an emergency; operative 6-26-91 (Register 91, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-24-91 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Emergency language repealed by operation of law. Repealer of former section 991.5 and new section filed 4-14-92; operative 5-14-92 (Register 92, No. 21).

Note: Authority cited: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code.

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