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IL HB6252

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/25/2010

Primary Sponsor

Andre Thapedi

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Fireworks Use Act to add definitions for advertisers and advertising mediums including billboards, radio, television, and print advertising.

  • Requires all consumer fireworks advertisements on commercial mediums to include a warning statement: "WARNING: Illinois Law Prohibits the Possession of Certain Fireworks Without a Proper Permit. Check with Local Fire Department/Law Enforcement Prior to Purchase," effective January 1, 2011.

  • Specifies warning format requirements: billboards must follow 15 U.S.C. 1333 (b)(3) standards, print must follow federal Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act standards, and broadcast warnings must be verbal, clear, and concise.

  • Establishes penalties of up to $1,000 per day for advertisers whose advertisements do not conform to the warning requirements.

  • Authorizes the State's Attorney or Attorney General to enforce the section through civil actions including temporary restraining orders and injunctions.

Legislative Description

FIREWORKS-CONSUMER PERMIT

Last Action

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

5/7/2010

Committee Referrals

Assignments4/6/2010
Consumer Protection2/17/2010
Rules2/11/2010

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