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HI HB2113

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/10/2012

Primary Sponsor

Henry Aquino

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Makes it unlawful to sell, offer for sale, distribute, possess, ignite, or otherwise use aerial luminaries, also known as sky lanterns, Hawaii lanterns, or flying luminaries
  • Aerial luminaries pose fire threats as open flame devices that can land on vegetation, buildings, and power lines
  • Aerial luminaries can cause death or serious injury to livestock when the device remains are consumed
  • Similar bans on aerial luminaries have been implemented in Georgia, Australia, and parts of Germany
  • Committee on Ways and Means recommends passage based on findings that the ban will protect community health and safety

Legislative Description

Fireworks; Aerial Luminaries Package

Last Action

(S) Act 319, 7/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1436).

7/10/2012

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Military Affairs4/16/2012
Judiciary2/17/2012
Public Safety & Military Affairs1/20/2012

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