California Health and Safety Code

§ 12726

HSC § 12726 Effective Jan 1, 2023Div. 11 · Part 2 · Ch. 9

Statute text

(a)The dangerous fireworks seized pursuant to this part shall be managed by the State Fire Marshal in the manner prescribed by the State Fire Marshal and in accordance with subdivision (b) at any time after the final determination of proceedings under Section 12724, or upon final termination of proceedings under Section 12593, whichever is later. If no proceedings are commenced pursuant to Section 12724, the State Fire Marshal shall manage the dangerous fireworks in a manner prescribed by the State Fire Marshal and in accordance with subdivision (b).

(b)(1) The State Fire Marshal shall ensure that any dangerous fireworks seized pursuant to this part that are identified by the State Fire Marshal as hazardous waste are managed in accordance with California and federal hazardous waste laws and regulations. The State Fire Marshal shall ensure that this hazardous waste is shipped only by registered hazardous waste transporters and treated, stored, or disposed of only by authorized hazardous waste facilities.

(2)When managing fireworks seized pursuant to this part, the State Fire Marshal shall not repurpose, transfer, or sell the seized fireworks for purposes of retail sale.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 238, Sec. 1. (SB 277) Effective January 1, 2023.