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AZ HB2623
Bill
Status
2/25/2021
Primary Sponsor
Amish Shah
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 36-1606 to add overnight hour restrictions on the use of permissible consumer fireworks.
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Prohibits the use of permissible consumer fireworks between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on all days in both counties with populations over 500,000 and counties with populations under 500,000.
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Maintains existing state preemption over fireworks regulation while allowing local jurisdictions to impose additional restrictions consistent with NFPA 1124 standards.
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Preserves existing permitted sale dates (April 25-May 6, May 20-July 6, December 10-January 3) and use dates (May 4-May 6, June 24-July 6, December 24-January 3) for permissible consumer fireworks.
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Retains local authority to regulate fireworks sales, prohibit use in fire-restricted areas and preservation lands, and enforce signage requirements as specified in state law.
Legislative Description
Fireworks; use; overnight hours; prohibition
Prohibition
Last Action
Senate COM Committee action: Do Pass Amended, voting: (8-0-1-0)
3/10/2021