HB 6087 Summary

• Prohibits local units of government from regulating the sale, display, storage, transportation, or distribution of fireworks, but allows regulation of ignition, discharge, and use of consumer fireworks.

• Prevents local governments from restricting consumer fireworks use on the day before, day of, or day after Independence Day, except municipalities with 50,000+ population or counties with 750,000+ population may restrict use between midnight and 8 a.m.

• Limits civil fines for violating local fireworks ordinances to a maximum of $500.00 per violation.

• Establishes penalties for selling consumer fireworks to minors: up to $500 for first violation, up to $1,000 plus 90-day certificate suspension for subsequent violations.

• Prohibits individuals from discharging consumer fireworks while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, and establishes criminal penalties for smoking violations during fireworks handling.