SB 999 Summary

• Repeals all permissible uses of consumer fireworks by minors, making it unlawful for minors to possess, purchase, sell, or use any fireworks without exception.

• Establishes civil penalties for illegal use and sale of consumer fireworks, including a $1,000 fine and mandatory two-hour fireworks education requirement for unauthorized use.

• Authorizes asset forfeiture of consumer fireworks, storage facilities, vehicles, and other assets used in illegal fireworks sales or use, with proceeds directed to the general fund.

• Enables nuisance abatement proceedings against properties used for illegal fireworks sales and distribution under chapter 712.

• Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement for community safety education programs regarding fireworks risks.