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GA SB301

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2016

Primary Sponsor

Horacena Tate

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 25-10-2 to reduce the general daily window for lawful consumer fireworks use from 10:00 A.M.–12:00 Midnight to 10:00 A.M.–10:00 P.M.
  • Eliminates the previous blanket allowance for fireworks use until 2:00 A.M. on January 1, July 3, July 4, and December 31
  • Permits extended fireworks use on July 3, July 4, and December 31 only between 10:01 P.M. and 11:59 P.M.
  • Allows a brief 15-minute window from 12:00 Midnight to 12:15 A.M. on January 1 and July 4 for fireworks use
  • Sponsored by Senators Tate, Henson, Butler, Orrock, and Fort in the Georgia General Assembly's 2016 legislative session

Legislative Description

Fireworks; revise the days and times in which consumer fireworks my be lawfully used or exploded

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

1/28/2016

Full Bill Text

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