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CO SB019

Bill

Status

Passed

3/21/2019

Primary Sponsor

Rhonda Fields

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Colorado law to allow counties to restrict fireworks sales, use, and possession during May 31 through July 5 only if the county adopts a resolution finding high fire danger based on competent evidence.

  • Expands the definition of "competent evidence" to include predictions of future fire danger from the National Interagency Coordination Center, localized fuel moisture content data, and similar fire danger indices.

  • Requires counties to promptly consider rescinding fireworks restrictions if weather changes eliminate high fire danger conditions during the May 31-July 5 period.

  • Maintains that any adopted ordinance remains fully enforceable until the county formally rescinds the restrictions, regardless of subsequent weather changes.

  • Declares the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety.

Legislative Description

County Fireworks Restrictions July 4th

Last Action

Governor Signed

3/21/2019

Committee Referrals

Rural Affairs & Agriculture2/12/2019
Local Government1/4/2019

Full Bill Text

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