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HI HB1666

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2014

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Yamane

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires shippers receiving fireworks imported into Hawaii or between counties to notify the appropriate fire chief in writing regarding whether shipments will be distributed pier-to-pier, pier-to-warehouse/storage facility, or pier-to-redistribution

  • Defines "redistribution" as temporary or short-term activities involving unpacking, segregating, and repacking consolidated fireworks shipments for transport or delivery to licensed sites

  • Changes labeling size requirements for display fireworks, articles pyrotechnic, and aerial devices from "nine inches by nine inches" to "at least nine square inches," with exception allowing smaller labels when device size necessitates reduction

  • Aims to improve tracking and accounting of fireworks shipments imported into the state and ensure first responders have comprehensive information about fireworks movements

Legislative Description

Fireworks; Redistribution; Shipper Duties

Last Action

Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Cachola, Carroll, Takumi excused (3).

2/14/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/14/2014
Public Safety1/21/2014

Full Bill Text

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