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ID S1114
Bill
Status
2/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
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Creates new category of "aerial common fireworks" defined as fireworks launched above 20 feet by their own propulsion or by mortar, distinct from "nonaerial common fireworks" that stay within 15-foot diameter and below 20 feet
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Legalizes retail sale and consumer use of aerial common fireworks during the same periods as nonaerial fireworks: June 23-July 5 and December 26-January 1, with local authorities able to extend each period by up to 5 days
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Applies existing licensing, permitting, insurance ($100,000 liability coverage), and safety requirements for nonaerial fireworks to the newly permitted aerial common fireworks
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Requires aerial common fireworks to be sold from temporary fireworks stands and stored according to short-term storage rules (60 days before and 15 days after sales periods)
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Includes emergency clause making the law effective immediately upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding aerial common fireworks.
FIREWORKS
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to Local Government & Taxation
2/19/2025