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ID H0195

Bill

Status

Passed

4/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Altering fireworks or selling/using fireworks at prohibited times constitutes an infraction punishable by a $100 fine.

  • Throwing fireworks from, into, or at a moving vehicle or person remains unlawful but penalty classification is not specified in this amendment.

  • Using fireworks in severe fire threat areas as determined by county commission or authority having jurisdiction remains prohibited.

  • All other fireworks violations under the chapter remain classified as misdemeanors, except those specifically designated as infractions in Section 39-2609.

  • Section 39-2613 is amended to clarify that misdemeanor penalties apply except as provided in Section 39-2609, and authorities may confiscate fireworks used in violation of the chapter.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide penalties for a fireworks violation.

FIREWORKS

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2015 Session Law Chapter 222 Effective: 07/01/2015

4/2/2015

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/27/2015

Full Bill Text

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