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IN SB0017
Bill
Status
1/3/2017
Primary Sponsor
Vaneta Becker
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AI Summary
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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.
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Local ordinances may limit or prohibit fireworks use but cannot be more lenient than state agency rules.
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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.
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Ordinances cannot restrict fireworks use between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight on July 4.
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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