Stringent Illegal Fireworks Citation Policy Helps Curb Booms in Bellflower

The 4th of July festivities are soon upon us and the City and County enforcement teams will be out in full force once again this year. Individuals caught possessing or discharging illegal fireworks will receive a $2,000 citation. Additionally, enforcement teams can also hold property owners equally responsible for allowing or not stopping their tenants and guests from discharging  illegal fireworks, with a citation subsequently sent to the owners in the mail. These  enforcement efforts resulted in 106 citations last year and the City of Bellflower is again planning for this zero-tolerance approach. 

The Bellflower Municipal Code Section 8.16.010 states in part:  “It is unlawful for any person to fire, set off, discharge or use, or cause or permit to be fired, set off, discharged or used any fireworks except that safe and sane fireworks may be fired…” 

To report illegal fireworks periodically occurring from a property in the days leading up to the 4th of July, contact the Bellflower Sheriff Substation to add that location to an enforcement list (562) 925-0124. On the 4th of July, contact the Lakewood Sheriff Station, so that location can be dispatched to the undercover enforcement team (562) 623-3500. 
   
The City of Bellflower strongly encourages all property owners to take a more active role in ensuring that family members and guests on their property refrain from using illegal fireworks this Fourth of July season.  For more information call (562) 925-0124.