Sacramento County approves tougher illegal fireworks fines ahead of Fourth of July

Illegal fireworks are sparking a new debate in Sacramento County. More than 70 citations were issued in the county last July, but hundreds of complaints were still made about the illegal activity.

On Tuesday, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved new fireworks regulations, which mean setting off a bottle rocket this year could lead to even greater penalties.

“We really want people to know this is going to hit you in the pocketbook,” county spokesperson Kim Nava said…

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