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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
FIREWORKS VIOLATIONS

All fireworks are illegal to sell, discharge, or fire in the City of Hayward pursuant to Municipal Code Section 3-3.00. Violators will be cited and may be arrested.

It is unlawful for any person to discharge fireworks of any type in the City of Hayward, including SAFE & SANE FIREWORKS.

It is unlawful to sell, transfer, give or otherwise convey title of dangerous fireworks unless receiver has a valid permit; to possess dangerous fireworks without a permit; to place, throw, ignite, or discharge dangerous fireworks at a person or crowd where injury can occur or creating chaos, fear, or panic; to sell, give or deliver dangerous fireworks to anyone under 18.

All firecrackers are illegal.

When explosives are modified, placed in a pipe or container, used for destruction of property, or to terrify or injure individuals, the charge falls under the penal code for destructive devices. It is illegal to possess explosives such as M-80, M-100, M-1000, Cherry Bombs, Silver Salute, Brown Bomber, ¼ stick, ½ stick, full stick, etc. If caught and convicted there is mandatory jail time – no probation may be granted for conviction.

To report fireworks violations please contact the Hayward Police Department 24 hours a day at 293-7000 (Option 1 for English or 2 for Spanish, then Option 3 for the Communications Center)