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IL SB1965

Bill

Status

Failed

1/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

Edward Maloney

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Origin

Senate

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Fireworks Use Act to add definitions of "advertiser" (a fireworks company purchasing an advertisement) and "advertising mediums" (billboards, radio, television, and print advertising including direct mail).

  • Requires all commercial advertising for consumer fireworks by retailers to display the warning: "WARNING: IL Law Prohibits the Possession of Certain Fireworks Without a Proper Permit. Check with Law Enforcement Prior to Purchase" beginning January 1, 2012.

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

  • Establishes a fine of up to $1,000 per day for advertisers whose advertisements do not comply with warning requirements.

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce the requirements and seek injunctive relief and civil penalties for violations.

Legislative Description

FIREWORKS-CONSUMER PERMIT

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Assignments3/18/2011
Licensed Activities3/2/2011
Assignments2/10/2011

Full Bill Text

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