The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday strengthened its fireworks ordinance as California slides into what is expected to be one of its most dangerous fire seasons on record.
Under the new ordinance, owners can be held responsible for anyone using fireworks on their property and in their vessels. The Sheriff’s Office can now fine them $100 for an initial violation, $200 for a second one within the same year, and $500 for each additional violation within the same year.
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