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IN SB0124

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

Vaneta Becker

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Counties may adopt ordinances limiting or prohibiting consumer fireworks or certain other fireworks in unincorporated areas.

  • Municipalities may adopt ordinances limiting or prohibiting consumer fireworks or certain other fireworks within corporate limits.

  • Local ordinances cannot be more lenient than state agency rules concerning fireworks use.

  • Fireworks use cannot be restricted between 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset on June 29, 30, July 1-3, and July 5-9.

  • Fireworks use cannot be restricted between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight on July 4, or between 10:00 a.m. on December 31 and 1:00 a.m. on January 1.

Legislative Description

Local regulation of fireworks. Provides that a county or municipality may adopt an ordinance to limit or prohibit the days and hours when consumer fireworks or certain other fireworks may be used, ignited, or discharged within the county or municipality, with certain exceptions.

Last Action

First Reading: referred to Committee on Commerce & Technology

1/6/2015

Committee Referrals

Commerce & Technology1/6/2015

Full Bill Text

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