HI SB1324

Establishes a new civil adjudication system for fireworks infractions, similar to traffic violations, allowing defendants to admit violations, contest charges, or explain mitigating circumstances without criminal prosecution for low-level offenses

Creates new criminal offenses including prohibitions on sending/receiving fireworks by air delivery (class C to class A felony depending on weight), distributing fireworks to non-permit holders, and removing pyrotechnic contents from fireworks

Imposes graduated penalties based on offense severity: misdemeanors can escalate to class C, B, or A felonies if the offender has prior convictions within 10 years or if the fireworks cause substantial bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death

Prohibits igniting aerial devices, display fireworks, or articles pyrotechnic within designated distances of hospitals, schools, public ways, parks, dwellings (500 feet), and places of worship (1,000 feet during services)

Requires carriers shipping fireworks to notify the Hawaii state fire marshal at least 14 days before arrival (or 5 days for interisland shipping), with fines of $1,000 to $5,000 for violations