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GA HB1095

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alan Powell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes two new categories of consumer fireworks sales locations: "permanent consumer fireworks retail sales facility" and "temporary consumer fireworks retail sales facility," both defined under NFPA 1124 standards, excluding tents, canopies, or membrane structures

  • Allows Georgia-based distributors operating at least two permanent licensed locations to operate up to three temporary retail sales facility tents; non-Georgia distributors must operate at least ten permanent locations to qualify

  • Requires temporary consumer fireworks retail sales facilities to be located more than one mile from any permanent consumer fireworks retail facility that primarily sells fireworks to the public

  • Sets license fee at $500 per location for temporary consumer fireworks retail sales facilities, with licenses expiring January 31 following issuance and requiring fire department approval within 30 days of application

  • Removes the enhanced $5,000 penalty and two-year license revocation provision for selling consumer fireworks from tents, canopies, or membrane structures, leaving only the standard $2,500 per-violation penalty

Legislative Description

Fire protection and safety; establish permanent consumer fireworks sales facilities

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Regulated Industries2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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