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Fourth of July reminder: All fireworks are illegal in Hayward
Fourth of July reminder: All fireworks are illegal in Hayward With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, the City of Hayward encourages residents to be good neighbors, celebrate safely and follow the City’s fireworks ban: All forms of fireworks are illegal in Hayward. People caught using fireworks are subject to criminal citation and owners of property where illegal fireworks activity takes place are subject to fines. The ban is in place to reduce the risk of injury and fire as well as to be considerate of the impact explosions have on people with certain health conditions (including post-traumatic stress disorder), household animals and other vulnerable populations. A special City Fireworks Task Force will be enforcing the ban this year. Under an ordinance that took effect in 2022, owners of properties where fireworks activity takes place or emanates from can be cited and face progres
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According to City of Hayward’s public record item, Fourth of July reminder: All fireworks are illegal in Hayward, Fourth of July reminder: All fireworks are illegal in Hayward With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, the City of Hayward encourages residents to be good neighbors, celebrate safely and follow the City’s fireworks ban: All forms of fireworks are illegal in Hayward. People caught using fireworks are subject to criminal citation and owners of property where illegal fireworks activity takes place are subject to fines. The ban is in place to reduce the risk of injury and fire as well as to be considerate of the impact explosions have on people with certain health conditions (including post-traumatic stress disorder), household animals and other vulnerable populations. A special City Fireworks Task Force will be enforcing the ban this year. Under an ordinance that took effect in 2022, owners of properties where fireworks activity takes place or emanates from can be cited and face progres
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