California Code of Regulations
Title 19 - Public Safety
Division 1 - State Fire Marshal
Chapter 6 - Fireworks
Article 3 - Licenses
Section 981 - General
Universal Citation: 19 CA Code of Regs 981
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) No person shall engage in any type of fireworks activities without having submitted an application for and having obtained a license from the State Fire Marshal in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Licenses shall be processed in accordance with Title 19, California Code of Regulations, Section 3.33.
EXCEPTIONS:
(1) Licensed Pyrotechnic Operators Basic Commercial, Restricted Commercial and Rockets, First Class may employ unlicensed assistants. Unlicensed assistants shall perform only when under the direct, immediate and constant supervision of the licensee when handling fireworks and pyrotechnic compositions.
(2) Licensed special effects and theatrical pyrotechnicians may employ unlicensed assistants. Unlicensed assistants shall perform only when under the direct, immediate and constant supervision of the licensee when handling fireworks and pyrotechnic compositions.
(3) A license shall not be required for the use or discharge of safe and sane fireworks.
1. Amendment 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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