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GA HB1095
Bill
Status
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alan Powell
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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