CT SB00368

Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection required to adopt and administer a State Explosives, Blasting and Pyrotechnic Code based on nationally recognized standards, covering explosives, blasting, gunpowder, fireworks, pyrotechnics, and rockets, effective October 1, 2026

Establishes an 11-member advisory committee within the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, including the State Fire Marshal, local fire marshal representatives, five State Police division members, and an explosives/pyrotechnics industry expert

Code adoption process requires 45-day public comment period, public hearing between 20-35 days after posting, fiscal note, regulatory flexibility analysis, and submission to the legislative regulation review committee for approval within 45 days

Consolidates existing regulations for explosives storage and transportation, fireworks display permits ($100 application fee), pyrotechnic operator certificates of competency ($200 initial fee, $190 renewal every three years), and rocket safety into the new unified code

Legislative regulation review committee may approve, disapprove, or reject without prejudice proposed code provisions; code becomes effective upon posting to department website after committee approval or deemed approval