§ 12726.1. — 12726.1. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 368, Sec. 6.)

(a)
Subject to an appropriation by the Legislature, the State Fire Marshal shall train local fire and law enforcement personnel on the requirements of this chapter.
(b)
The State Fire Marshal shall, in consultation with relevant state and local public agencies, the fireworks industry, and other relevant stakeholders, develop, publish, and provide necessary guidance and training to local agencies that seize, collect, transport, store, and treat seized fireworks. This training and education may include, but is not limited to, the following specific areas:
(1)
Standards for the transportation, storage, and handling of fireworks and pyrotechnic articles in accordance with Chapter 6
(commencing with Section 979) of Division 1 of Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations and the National Fire Protection Association 1124: Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles of 2013.
(2)
Recognition of explosive materials and isolation procedures in accordance with Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 1550) of Division 1 of Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations and the National Fire Protection Association 495: Explosive Materials Code of 2013.
(3)
Recognition of commercial, consumer, and illegal fireworks in accordance with Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 979) of Division 1 of Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations and the National Fire Protection Association 1124: Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles of
2013.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 368, Sec. 6. (AB 1403) Effective January 1, 2024.