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HI HB919

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

Henry Aquino

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires shipping companies to notify appropriate county officials whether fireworks shipments will be distributed pier to pier, pier to warehouse/storage, or pier to redistribution.

  • Establishes permanent labeling requirements for display fireworks and aerial devices, including importer name, address, contact information, manufacturer details, with labels at least 9 inches square and subject to state fire council approval.

  • Authorizes county fire chiefs to inspect fireworks display sites and personnel for compliance with county codes and National Fire Protection Association Standards 1123 and 1126, with a $200 inspection fee.

  • Permits county fire chiefs to immediately revoke or suspend fireworks display permits due to adverse weather, National Weather Service red flag warnings, or other hazardous conditions.

  • Restricts fireworks displays to 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. unless approved for other times by county fire chief, and requires importers to document proposed display events and validate inventory levels (3-month or 6-month supplies).

Legislative Description

Fireworks; Displays; Allowable Time Periods; Notification Requirements; Documentation

Last Action

(H) Referred to PBM/TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2

1/26/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Military Affairs1/26/2011

Full Bill Text

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