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MS SB2210

Bill

Status

Passed

3/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Rhodes

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Revises fireworks retail sale dates from June 15 through July 5 and December 5 through January 2 to May 23 through July 12 and December 5 through January 9 of each year
  • Reduces violations of fireworks regulations from felony to misdemeanor offenses
  • Establishes tiered penalties: first offense up to $1,000 fine and/or up to one year in county jail; second offense up to $2,500 fine and/or up to one year in county jail; third or subsequent offense up to $5,000 fine and/or up to one year in county jail
  • Maintains civil liability for dealers, distributors, manufacturers, and sellers for injuries, deaths, and property damage caused by illegal fireworks sales
  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Fireworks; revise dates of sale and reduce violation to misdemeanor.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/21/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/11/2025
Judiciary, Division B1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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