Personal Fireworks Prohibited Within the Unincorporated Area of Siskiyou County

With the 4th of July fast approaching, we want everyone to have a safe and fun holiday! But, it's important to remember that according to County Code Ord. No. 22-11, personal Fireworks are prohibited within the unincorporated area of Siskiyou County.

According to the ordinance, "no person shall sell, offer for sale, use, discharge, display, possess, or store fireworks (Health and Safety Code § 12511) within the unincorporated area of Siskiyou County."

This is for everyone's safety! Wildfire risk is at an all-time high. The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public fireworks show put on by professionals!

There are great, local options to watch safe and approved fireworks shows!

This ordinance does NOT apply to:

• Any person or entity engaged in preparing for or performing a public fireworks display authorized in writing by the State Fire Marshall and conducted in full compliance with any conditions or restrictions placed upon such authorization.
• Exempt from Section 3-3.1.04 prohibition are emergency signaling devices as defined in Health and Safety Code § 12506, when used for emergency signaling purposes.
• Exempt from the prohibition of Section 3-3.1.04 are the following types of fireworks if written approval is first secured from the responsible fire jurisdiction:
  • Agricultural and wildlife fireworks as defined by Health and Safety Code § 12503;
  • Emergency signaling devices when used for non-emergency purposes as defined in Health and Safety Code § 12506;
  • Exempt fireworks as defined by Health and Safety Code § 12508;
  • Model rocket motors as defined by Health and Safety Code § 12520;
  • Any fireworks or pyrotechnic devices exempted under Health and Safety Code § 12540.

You can read the full ordinance on the County Codes and Ordinance website.