Loading chat...

HI HB919

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

Henry Aquino

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires shipping companies importing fireworks into Hawaii to notify the appropriate county official about whether shipments will be distributed pier-to-pier, pier-to-warehouse, or pier-to-redistribution.

  • Mandates permanent labeling on display fireworks and pyrotechnic articles with importer name, address, contact information, manufacturer details, and requires state fire council approval of labels.

  • Authorizes county fire chiefs to inspect fireworks display sites and personnel for compliance with county code and National Fire Protection Association standards, with a $200 inspection fee assessed to permit holders.

  • Grants county fire chiefs authority to immediately revoke or suspend 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 the county fire chief, and requires importers to provide written documentation of proposed display events and inventory breakdowns when obtaining import licenses.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.

12/1/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Military Affairs1/26/2011

Full Bill Text

No bill text available