HI SB1305

Allows law enforcement agencies to safely destroy or dispose of confiscated fireworks while retaining a sample of each type for evidentiary purposes.

Authorizes courts to establish escalating fines based on the quantity of fireworks confiscated and to impose a separate disposal fine to reimburse counties for safe disposal costs.

Establishes that each type of fireworks unlawfully imported, purchased, possessed, ignited, or discharged constitutes a separate offense.

Appropriates funds to the Honolulu Police Department for fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 to procure a secure container for storing confiscated fireworks.

Takes effect July 1, 2019.