(FOX40.COM) — State Senator Christopher Cabaldon introduced new legislation on Friday in response to the deadly explosion in Esparto that killed seven people.

Cabaldon introduced Senate Bill 828, which aims to address two major fireworks-related issues: who can receive fireworks permits and how those individuals prove they have received them. The bill comes during a legislative recess that lasts until January.

"If the legislation had been law already, then there's a very good chance that it would have avoided what happened in Esparto," Cabaldon said.

Last month, the Office of the State Fire Marshal revoked the licenses of Devastating Pyrotechnics Inc. and Blackstar Fireworks, along with those of their operators, Kenneth Chee and Craig Cutright, following its administrative investigation

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