Firework regulations for Sonoma County

Can't wait to get your hands on some fireworks? OK, depending on where you live. Here are the laws you need to know.|
ISABELLA BANKMANN
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

Most cities in Sonoma County begin selling fireworks this weekend, though a few cities have fireworks booths that have already begun sales. To ensure you have a safe and sane Independence Day holiday, here are the firework regulations for Sonoma County towns.

Cloverdale

Sales of state-approved fireworks will begin Saturday, July 1 and ending Tuesday, July 4 between the hours 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fireworks that are state-approved may only be used between the hours of 11 a.m. to midnight on July 4. Illegal fireworks (those that fly through the air, travel across the ground or explode) are prohibited.

Cotati

All fireworks are prohibited. This includes the sale, possession or use of fireworks of any type.

Healdsburg

All fireworks are prohibited. This includes the sale, possession or use of fireworks of any type.

Petaluma

Sales of state-approved fireworks will begin Saturday, July 1 and ending Tuesday, July 4. The use and discharge of state-approved fireworks are only allowed July 4. Otherwise, all illegal fireworks (those that fly through the air, travel across the ground or explode) are prohibited.

Rohnert Park

Sales of state-approved fireworks will begin Friday, June 30 at 8 a.m. and ending Tuesday, July 4 at 9 p.m. The use of state-approved fireworks may occur beginning on Friday, June 30 and ending on Tuesday, July 4 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. Illegal fireworks (those that fly through the air, travel across the ground or explode) are prohibited.

Santa Rosa

All fireworks are prohibited. This includes the sale, possession or use of fireworks of any type.

Sebastopol

Sales of state-approved fireworks will begin Wednesday, June 28 and end at midnight on Tuesday, July 4. Illegal fireworks (those that fly through the air, travel across the ground or explode) are prohibited.

Sonoma

All fireworks are prohibited. This includes the sale, possession or use of fireworks of any type.

Windsor

All fireworks are prohibited. This includes the sale, possession or use of fireworks of any type.

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