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CA SB277

Bill

Status

Passed

9/2/2022

Primary Sponsor

Bob Archuleta

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Changes State Fire Marshal authority from "dispose of" to "manage" dangerous fireworks seized under Health and Safety Code Section 12726.

  • Requires seized fireworks identified as hazardous waste to comply with California and federal hazardous waste laws, be shipped only by registered hazardous waste transporters, and be treated or disposed of only at authorized facilities.

  • Permits management of seized fireworks only for specific purposes: law enforcement training, regulatory testing, CPSC recalls, hazardous waste disposal, bomb squad investigations, counterfeit investigations, criminal prosecution evidence, or arson unit activities.

  • Prohibits repurposing, transferring, or selling seized fireworks for retail sale.

  • Eliminates requirements for State Fire Marshal to acquire and operate statewide mobile dangerous fireworks destruction units.

Legislative Description

Fireworks: dangerous fireworks: seizure: management.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 238, Statutes of 2022.

9/2/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/28/2022
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials6/23/2022
Governmental Organization6/3/2021
Appropriations4/21/2021
Judiciary4/20/2021
Governmental Organization2/10/2021
Rules1/29/2021

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