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AZ SB1220
Bill
Status
1/29/2024
Primary Sponsor
Christine Marsh
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 36-1606 to allow local governments to prohibit the use of permissible consumer fireworks during established religious ceremonies, specifically referencing Diwali observances.
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Modifies permitted sale dates for counties with fewer than 500,000 people to May 20 through July 5 and December 10 through January 1, removing previous April 25 through May 6 window.
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Modifies permitted use dates for counties with fewer than 500,000 people to July 4 through July 5 and December 31 through January 1, removing previous June 24 through July 6 window.
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Removes requirement for signage listing specific dates related to Diwali on retail fireworks displays, keeping only standard NFPA 1124 signage requirements.
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Maintains existing prohibitions on fireworks use within one-mile radius of preservation lands, parks, and conservation areas, and between 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. with New Year's Eve and July 4 exceptions.
Legislative Description
Fireworks; sale; use; restrictions
Restrictions
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/30/2024