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FL S0324

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Greg Steube

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals regulations requiring testing and approval of sparklers by the Division of the State Fire Marshal, and eliminates registration requirements for manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers of sparklers.

  • Removes the statutory prohibition on the sale and use of fireworks by repealing s. 791.02, F.S.

  • Eliminates the bonding requirement for licensees engaged in fireworks commerce by repealing s. 791.03, F.S.

  • Redefines "sparkler" to remove the requirement that sparklers be approved by the division, with unapproved sparklers classified as fireworks instead.

  • Simplifies exemptions to clarify that the chapter does not prohibit fireworks use for railroads, transportation agencies, industrial purposes, theatrical/ceremonial uses, or licensed manufacturing operations.

Legislative Description

Fireworks

Last Action

Died in Regulated Industries

5/5/2017

Committee Referrals

Regulated Industries1/25/2017

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