While “” fireworks bearing the state fire marshal’s seal are legal to use in Gilroy from July 1-4, high-powered rockets and explosives can lead to a fee or even a criminal citation.
An “administrative citation” is like a traffic ticket, costing $250. A criminal citation can cost $1,000-$5,000, depending on the kinds of fireworks used. Extremely high-powered explosives like TNT can even result in jail time.
Authorties also confiscated , according to fire investigator Andy Holiday.
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Here is the rundown of citations police handed out this year:
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2011
2010
2009
Calls for Service
148
111
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2011 2010 Administrative Citations 20 15 Criminal Citations 2 1Source: Gilroy Police Department Spokesman Chad Gallacinao
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