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IN HB1166
Bill
Status
1/9/2017
Primary Sponsor
Donna Schaibley
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AI Summary
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Amends Indiana Code IC 22-11-14-10.5 to expand the types of fireworks subject to local regulation, extending regulations to include both consumer fireworks and items listed in section 8(a) of the chapter.
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Allows counties to adopt ordinances regulating fireworks in unincorporated areas and municipalities to adopt ordinances within corporate limits.
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Expands protected fireworks use dates from June 29-July 1 and July 4 to include June 29-30, July 1-3, July 5-9, plus July 4 and December 31-January 1.
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Extends protected time windows to 5:00 p.m. to two hours after sunset on protected dates, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on July 4, and 10:00 a.m. December 31 to 1:00 a.m. January 1.
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Takes effect upon passage with an emergency declaration.
Legislative Description
Local regulation of fireworks. Changes: (1) the dates on which a county or municipal ordinance may limit the use of fireworks in the county or municipality; and (2) the types of fireworks to which such an ordinance may apply.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
1/9/2017