Loading chat...

MS HB1527

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Horne

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 45-13-9 of the Mississippi Code to authorize the sale of fireworks year-round instead of restricting sales to June 15 through July 5 and December 5 through January 2
  • Maintains existing prohibition on selling fireworks to persons under 12 years of age
  • Maintains existing restrictions prohibiting ignition or discharge of fireworks within 600 feet of churches, hospitals, or schools, and within 75 feet of fireworks storage or retail locations
  • Maintains existing prohibition on igniting or discharging fireworks within, from, or into motor vehicles
  • Takes effect July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Fireworks; authorize sale of year-round.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A2/17/2020

Full Bill Text

No bill text available