HB 5939 Summary

• Requires annual consumer fireworks certificates from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs with fees of $1,250 for permanent buildings or $1,000 for temporary locations ($700 if operating 10+ temporary locations).

• Establishes a fireworks safety fee collected at retail on consumer and low-impact fireworks purchases, with 100% of revenue directed to firefighter training through the Firefighters Training Council.

• Mandates $10,000,000 minimum public liability and product liability insurance per occurrence for retailers selling consumer fireworks and requires point-of-sale notices listing permitted ignition times.

• Prohibits sales to minors, use while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, and operation without proper fire suppression systems; permits local governments to regulate display fireworks through permits.

• Creates ineligibility periods for certificate holders with violations (1-10 years depending on offense) and authorizes citations with civil fines up to $1,000 for serious violations and $500 for non-serious violations.