Overview of the City of Hesperia’s Response to Fireworks

Summary

The City Council is to receive and file information on the City, County Fire, and Police response efforts related to illegal fireworks, including a discussion on firework fines and a communications campaign to increase public awareness of the prohibition and penalties for firework use. The campaign aims to reduce unauthorized firework use within city limits. The City Council previously increased fines for firework-related responses, with a current schedule of $1,250 for the first response, $2,500 for the second, and $5,000 for subsequent responses.

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Overview of the City of Hesperia’s Response to Fireworks

Summary

The City Council is to receive and file information on the City, County Fire, and Police response efforts related to illegal fireworks, including a discussion on firework fines and a communications campaign to increase public awareness of the prohibition and penalties for firework use. The campaign aims to reduce unauthorized firework use within city limits. The City Council previously increased fines for firework-related responses, with a current schedule of $1,250 for the first response, $2,500 for the second, and $5,000 for subsequent responses.

Adopting Body

City Council

Adoption Date

2025-05-20