HB 1758 Summary

• Prohibits the sale and use of consumer fireworks throughout Hawaii, except by permit for cultural events (including religious events).

• Eliminates previous authorization allowing consumer fireworks use on New Year's Eve, Fourth of July, and Chinese New Year's Day without permits.

• Requires a $25 permit fee for consumer fireworks use at cultural events, with a limit of 5,000 firecrackers per permit.

• Makes it unlawful to purchase, possess, offer for sale, or furnish consumer fireworks to any person within the State except for permitted cultural events.

• Exempts licensed professionals operating display fireworks, articles pyrotechnic, and aerial devices from these restrictions.