HB5674 Summary

• Removes the prohibition on possession, sale, and use of consumer fireworks in Illinois under the Pyrotechnic Use Act.

• Requires individuals handling consumer fireworks displays to adhere to guidelines established by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

• Eliminates the permit requirement for individuals to purchase or possess consumer fireworks.

• Maintains registration requirement for consumer fireworks distributors and retailers with the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

• Retains the 499-pound limit on consumer fireworks sales to a single individual without prior approval from the State Fire Marshal.