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MS HB132

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Horne

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 45-13-7 of the Mississippi Code to require fireworks kept for sale at wholesale and retail to be stored and sold only in rooms within permanent structures, prohibiting temporary stands
  • Maintains existing requirements for warning signs reading "FIREWORKS-NO SMOKING-KEEP OPEN FLAMES AWAY" posted over room entrances and "FIREWORKS FOR SALE-NO SMOKING ALLOWED" displayed in sales sections
  • Keeps existing fire safety equipment requirements of two approved fire extinguishers in buildings where fireworks are sold, with an exception allowing temporary stands to use a barrel of water and two buckets instead
  • Requires fireworks on display counters to remain in original packages unless an attendant is on duty at all times at the counter
  • Takes effect July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Fireworks; require to be located within a permanent structure.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/8/2021

Full Bill Text

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