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IN SB0017

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/3/2017

Primary Sponsor

Vaneta Becker

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Counties may adopt ordinances to regulate consumer fireworks and items referenced in section 8(a) in unincorporated areas, and municipalities may adopt ordinances within corporate limits.

  • Local ordinances may limit or prohibit fireworks use but cannot be more lenient than state agency rules.

  • Ordinances cannot restrict fireworks use between 5:00 p.m. and 2 hours after sunset on June 29, 30, July 1-3, and July 5-9.

  • Ordinances cannot restrict fireworks use between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight on July 4.

  • Ordinances cannot restrict fireworks use 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 Local Government

1/3/2017

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/3/2017

Full Bill Text

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