CA SCR144

Designates June 21, 2016, through July 21, 2016, as Fireworks Safety Month in California

Urges the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) and local fire protection agencies to educate the public about safe and responsible use of approved "safe and sane" fireworks

Requests agencies inform the public about penalties for illegal fireworks use or sale, including minimum fines of $500 to $1,000 and up to one year county jail imprisonment for possession of up to 25 pounds of illegal fireworks

Highlights that improper fireworks use causes wildfires, bodily injuries (particularly to children under 15), and lifelong disabilities, with illegal fireworks identified as "Public Enemy No. 1 for the Fire Service"

Notes that possession of illegal fireworks or modifying fireworks into explosive devices carries escalating penalties up to $50,000 in fines and imprisonment