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ME LD1526

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Pinny Beebe-Center

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Reduces standard permissible hours for consumer fireworks use from 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

  • Maintains extended hours (9:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.) for July 4th, December 31st, and the weekends immediately before and after those dates

  • Doubles the minimum fine for violations from $50 to $100 per offense

  • Doubles the maximum fine for violations from $500 to $1,000 per offense

  • Violations remain classified as civil violations with court costs in addition to fines

Legislative Description

An Act to Change the Permissible Hours and Penalities Pertaining to the Use of Consumer Fireworks

Fire Safety

Last Action

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

5/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice And Public Safety4/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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