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FL H4005

Bill

Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Matt Gaetz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Florida Statutes sections 791.013, 791.015, 791.02, and 791.03, eliminating requirements for testing and approval of sparklers and registration of manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers of sparklers.

  • Removes the definition of "distributor" from statute and renumbers remaining definitions in section 791.01.

  • Eliminates the reference to division-approved sparklers in the fireworks definition, making any unapproved sparkler classified as fireworks.

  • Amends section 791.012 to reference updated statutory cross-references for novelties and trick noisemakers that are exempt from fireworks regulations.

  • Updates section 791.04 to remove references to repealed registration requirements while maintaining exemptions for wholesale sales, industrial uses, blank cartridges for shows and ceremonies, and licensed manufacturer operations.

Legislative Description

Fireworks

Last Action

Died in Insurance and Banking Subcommittee

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Insurance And Banking Subcommittee10/7/2013

Full Bill Text

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