HB2481 - Pyrotechnic Use Act of 2019

• Creates comprehensive regulations for consumer fireworks and display fireworks in Illinois, requiring registration with the State Fire Marshal and compliance with federal safety standards.

• Permits consumer fireworks retail sales subject to registration fees ($25-$500 per site depending on business type) and prohibits sales to persons under 18 years of age.

• Restricts display fireworks to permitted public displays operated by certified display operators, with permits requiring approval from local fire chiefs or municipal authorities and 15-day advance notice to the State Fire Marshal.

• Requires storage facilities for consumer and display fireworks to report locations and inventory to the State Fire Marshal and local fire chiefs, with enforcement authority to seize illegally stored fireworks.

• Repeals the previous Pyrotechnic Use Act and amends the Pyrotechnic Distributor and Operator Licensing Act to align definitions and regulatory standards; takes effect immediately upon enactment.