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AZ SB1330
Bill
Status
2/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Albert Melvin
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AI Summary
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Establishes definitions for "consumer fireworks" and "display fireworks" that comply with federal regulations and American pyrotechnics association standards, and defines "permissible consumer fireworks" as specific low-risk types including sparklers, fountains, wheels, and ground spinners.
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Permits retail sale of permissible consumer fireworks to the public if retailers comply with state fire marshal rules, prohibits sale to persons under 16 years of age, and allows general public use unless prohibited by incorporated cities or towns.
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Declares that permissible consumer fireworks are of statewide concern and preempts county regulation of their sale, though incorporated cities and towns may regulate their use within municipal limits and may regulate other types of fireworks.
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Requires the state fire marshal to adopt rules incorporating the National Fire Protection Association code for manufacture, transportation, storage, and retail sales of fireworks and pyrotechnic articles (2006 edition).
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Establishes civil penalty authority for the state fire marshal of $1,000 per prohibited use of fireworks on state land, with penalties deposited into the fire suppression revolving fund.
Legislative Description
Regulation of fireworks.
Last Action
Senate Committee of the Whole action: Retained
3/16/2010