California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §12674: It is unlawful for any person to store or possess any fireworks for which a license is required and which has been revoked or surrendered or any license which has not been renewed and such storage or

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to store or possess fireworks requiring a license if that license has been revoked, surrendered, or not renewed, beyond the allowed period.

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It is unlawful for any person to store or possess any fireworks for which a license is required and which has been revoked or surrendered or any license which has not been renewed and such storage or possession is held beyond the period provided for in Section 12604.

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