"Safe and Sane" fireworks will go on sale in Santa Maria at noon on Friday, June 28.
Twenty-six licensed booths, operated by non-profit groups, are going up around the city.
Only "Safe and Sane" fireworks are legal in Santa Maria and they can only be used on July 4 between the hours of 11 a.m. and 11 p.m.
Anyone caught using fireworks illegally is subject to a $1,000 fine.
In 2023, the City of Santa Maria issued approximately 30 citations, according to city officials.
To report the use of illegal fireworks in Santa Maria, call (805) 925-0951 ext. 3473, or visit the city's website for information on how to submit a report online.
