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MN HF1089
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/14/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jason Rarick
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AI Summary
- Defines fireworks categories including "aerial and audible devices," "display fireworks," "novelties," and "sparkling devices" with specific chemical composition limits and references to American Pyrotechnic Association Standard 87-1
- Prohibits possession or use of sparkling devices and aerial and audible devices on public property and requires photographic identification to verify purchasers are at least 18 years old
- Limits retail sales of aerial and audible devices to June 1 through July 10 annually
- Allows local governments to impose annual retail license fees up to $350 for sellers of sparkling or aerial and audible devices only, and $100 for other retailers, with $100 additional fee per extra location
- Prohibits local governments from imposing additional fees on wholesale or retail sales, restricting display of authorized devices in compliant structures, or banning novelty sales; effective June 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Firework manufacture, sale, and use regulated.
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary
4/14/2016
Committee Referrals
Judiciary4/14/2016
Government Operations and Elections Policy3/14/2016
Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance2/19/2015
Full Bill Text
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