From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Illegal to Use, Sell, or Discharge Fireworks in the City and County of Los Angeles

Please remember that it is illegal to use, sell, or discharge fireworks in the City and County of Los Angeles. This misdemeanor is punishable by a fine ranging from $500 to $50,000, imprisonment for up to one year, or both in the City of Los Angeles. Fireworks can cause serious injury, cause damage to property, and potentially start brush fires. To report illegal fireworks, call (877) 275-5273 or dial 9-1-1 in an emergency.