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HI SB662
Bill
Status
3/10/2015
Primary Sponsor
William Espero
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AI Summary
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Requires shippers importing fireworks into Hawaii or between counties to notify the fire chief of the destination county prior to shipment regarding distribution method (pier-to-pier, pier-to-warehouse, or pier-to-redistribution).
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Defines "redistribution" as unpacking, segregating, and repacking consolidated fireworks shipments for transport to storage, wholesale, or retail sites, with activities to be temporary or short-duration.
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Clarifies that display fireworks labels must measure at least nine square inches (previously stated as "by nine inches"), with smaller sizes permitted only when necessary based on product dimensions.
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Establishes four exceptions to fireworks prohibitions: use by government and private agencies for emergencies/duties, blank cartridges for theater/sports, fireworks used in film/movie productions with valid county permit, and testing/disposal of illegal fireworks by authorities.
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Effective upon approval.
Legislative Description
Public Safety; Fireworks; Shipper Requirements; Labeling; Prohibitions
Last Action
Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.
12/17/2015