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OH HB677
Bill
Status
12/1/2014
Primary Sponsor
Terry Johnson
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AI Summary
HB 677 Summary
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Enables individuals to purchase and use 1.4G consumer-grade fireworks (previously restricted) with a purchaser form requirement and safety pamphlet distribution by licensed sellers.
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Allows purchasers to discharge, ignite, or explode 1.4G fireworks on their own property or with property owner permission, subject to local restrictions.
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Imposes a 6% fee on retail sales of 1.4G fireworks effective April 1, 2015, with revenue allocated to firefighter training programs and fireworks industry regulation.
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Extends the moratorium on issuing new fireworks manufacturer and wholesaler licenses through December 15, 2018 (previously set to expire in 2015).
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Establishes tax commissioner administration of the fireworks fee, including return filing requirements, assessment authority, and penalties for non-compliance.
Legislative Description
To enable individuals to purchase and use consumer grade fireworks, to extend to December 15, 2018, the moratorium on issuing fireworks manufacturer and wholesaler licenses, and to impose a fee on the retail sale of consumer grade fireworks in this state.
Fireworks-consumer grade purchases/fee/use/ extend moratorium-manufacturing/wholesaling
Last Action
To Health and Aging
12/1/2014