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HI SB662

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

William Espero

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Effective upon approval.

Legislative Description

Public Safety; Fireworks; Shipper Requirements; Labeling; Prohibitions

Last Action

Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.

12/17/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/12/2015
Commerce and Consumer Protection2/19/2015
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs1/26/2015

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