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IN HB1195

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/10/2019

Primary Sponsor

Carolyn Jackson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Retailers and wholesalers of consumer fireworks are prohibited from selling any consumer firework or related device that produces noise exceeding 120 decibels

  • The definition of "consumer firework" is amended to specify that qualifying fireworks must not produce noise levels exceeding 120 decibels

  • The prohibition applies to both consumer fireworks and items listed in subsection (a), which includes sparklers, fountains, wheels, ground spinners, smoke devices, and trick noisemakers like party poppers and snappers

  • Effective date: July 1, 2019

  • Amends Indiana Code IC 22-11-14 (public safety provisions related to fireworks)

Legislative Description

Ban on sale of loud fireworks. Specifies that a retailer or wholesaler of consumer fireworks may not sell a consumer firework or certain other devices if the firework or device will produce a noise level that exceeds 120 decibels.

Last Action

Representative Smith, V. added as coauthor

1/24/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Policy1/10/2019

Full Bill Text

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