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MS HB910

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Horne

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 45-13-9 of the Mississippi Code to allow fireworks to be sold at retail year-round instead of only between June 15 and July 5 and December 5 through January 2.
  • Maintains the prohibition on selling fireworks to persons under 12 years old.
  • Maintains existing restrictions on igniting or discharging fireworks within 600 feet of churches, hospitals, or schools, and within 75 feet of fireworks storage or sales locations.
  • Maintains the prohibition on igniting or discharging fireworks in, from, into, or at motor vehicles.
  • Takes effect July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Fireworks; authorize sale of year-round.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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