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Pacifica Police to Enforce 'Zero Tolerance' Policy for Illegal July 4 Fireworks

Cops to saturate streets and beaches targeting offenders. Violators will be subject to arrests and fines of up to $1,000.

will enforce a “zero tolerance” policy for illegal Fourth of July fireworks, Chief Jim Tasa said in a statement

The department will have maximum staffing at the beaches and on the streets on the holiday to watch for the unsafe use of fireworks or the use of illegal fireworks, Tasa said. 

"As in past years, a special emphasis will be made to suppress any display of illegal fireworks throughout the City of Pacifica. Citizens of, and visitors to Pacifica should be aware that the Pacifica Police Department will concentrate on areas displaying illegal fireworks," Tasa said.

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"A zero tolerance approach will be enforced and violators will be arrested or cited."

In order to avoid fines or arrests, mark these laws and guidelines:

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  • It is unlawful to set off fireworks, even if they’re legal, except between 12p.m. and 11p.m. on June 28, 9a.m. and 11p.m. on June 29 through July 5.
  • Police will swarm areas where illegal fireworks are being set off
  • All fireworks are prohibited on Sharp Park, Manor and Esplanade Beaches
  • Only “Safe and Sane” fireworks, which can be identified by a California Fire Marshall’s seal on the box, are allowed on Rockaway and Linda Mar (Pacifica State) Beaches
  • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on all beaches

Violators will be issued a $200 fine for a first offense, $400 for the second and $1,000 for the third. Anyone possessing of 25 lbs. or more of illegal fireworks will be issued a $1,000 fine.

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