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MI HB5810
Bill
Status
9/16/2014
Primary Sponsor
Henry Yanez
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AI Summary
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Adds definition of "sky lantern" as an unmanned, self-contained luminary device using a balloon to become airborne with an open flame or heat source while airborne.
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Prohibits any person from selling at retail or igniting a sky lantern.
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Adds definition of "articles pyrotechnic" for professional-use pyrotechnic devices similar to consumer fireworks in composition but not intended for consumer use, classified as UN0431 or UN0432.
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Maintains existing prohibition on discharging consumer fireworks without express permission on public, school, church, or private property, with civil fine up to $500.
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Maintains existing prohibition on selling consumer fireworks to minors with civil fines up to $500 for first offense and up to $1,000 for subsequent offenses, plus 90-day certificate suspension.
Legislative Description
Fire; other; use or sale of sky lanterns; prohibit. Amends secs. 2 & 12 of 2011 PA 256 (MCL 28.452 & 28.462).
Fire, other
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 09/17/2014
9/17/2014