NM HB155

Expands authority for municipalities and counties to restrict fireworks sales and use during extreme drought or dangerous weather/environmental conditions, with proclamations effective for 30 days and requiring 20 days notice before holidays

Grants the State Fire Marshal new power to issue statewide or regional orders prohibiting fireworks sales or use when drought, dangerous weather, or threats to lives/property exist, with these orders preempting local proclamations

Increases criminal penalties for violating the Fireworks Licensing and Safety Act to up to $1,000 fine and/or one year imprisonment; creates new petty misdemeanor for violating State Fire Marshal orders (up to $500 fine and/or six months imprisonment)

Establishes civil fines for property owners/residents who allow illegal fireworks use on their property: $1,000 for first violation, $2,500 for second, $5,000 for third or subsequent violations

Appropriates $750,000 from the general fund for fiscal years 2026-2027: $500,000 to the State Fire Marshal for a public awareness campaign and $250,000 to the Department of Public Safety for surveillance technology to prevent illegal fireworks use