HB 1096 Summary

• Property owners who knowingly allow individuals to possess, set off, ignite, discharge, or otherwise cause aerial devices to explode on their property are deemed in violation of Chapter 132D and subject to applicable penalties.

• Property owner liability applies to possessors of fee interests, tenants, lessees, occupants, or any person in control of the premises.

• Probable cause for fireworks offense arrests may be established based on witness statements from any individual (not limited to law enforcement officers).

• Probable cause may also be established using photographs, video recordings, or other recordings authenticated by one or more witnesses, or from anonymous recordings made using unmanned aerial vehicles without requiring witness authentication.

• Act takes effect upon approval and does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that matured or began before the effective date.