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What does California Criminal Code 12700 Mean?

12700	Possession Of Illegal Fireworks
12700	NOT CERTIFIED WEIGHMASTER
12700(A)	Punishment for misdemeanor possession of dangerous fireworks.
12700(B)(1)	Punishment for possession of less than 25 pounds of unaltered dangerous fireworks.
12700(B)(2)	Possession of not less than 25 pounds or more than 100 pounds of unaltered dangerous fireworks.
12700(B)(3)	Possession Of More Than 100 Pounds Of Dangerous Fireworks.
12700(B)(4)	Possession of more than 5,000 pounds of unaltered dangerous firework

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