Finding F1
Illegal fireworks businesses operated in Yolo County in violation of County ordinances for many years.
Jury report: Esparto Fireworks Explosion: Officials Knew, None Acted · PDF page 22
Permanent linkOfficial response
Yolo County respondents (Board of Supervisors, County Administrative Officer, County Counsel and Director of Community Services)
Agrees illegal businesses operated without local authorization.
Read official response · PDF page 4The County agrees and identifies its prohibition and absence of local approval. Its account is a response position, not an independent legal determination.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.