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OH SB386
Bill
Status
12/9/2014
Primary Sponsor
Dave Burke
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AI Summary
Am. Sub. S. B. No. 386 Summary
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Authorizes individuals to purchase and use 1.4G consumer-grade fireworks in Ohio beginning January 1, 2016, subject to completion of a purchaser form and compliance with state regulations.
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Imposes a 4% fee on retail sales of 1.4G fireworks, with proceeds supporting firefighter training programs and fireworks industry regulation; fee applies to sales on or after January 1, 2016.
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Extends the moratorium on issuing new fireworks manufacturer and wholesaler licenses from December 15, 2015, to December 15, 2018, while allowing geographic transfer of existing licenses beginning January 1, 2016.
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Requires licensed manufacturers and wholesalers selling 1.4G fireworks to provide safety pamphlets and make safety glasses available to purchasers, and authorizes local governments to restrict or ban discharge of consumer fireworks on specified dates and times.
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Allows persons authorized to possess 1.4G fireworks to discharge them on their own property or with permission on another's property; discharge while intoxicated or without property owner permission is prohibited.
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, to eliminate, beginning January 1, 2016, the moratorium on geographic transfer of fireworks manufacturer and wholesaler licenses, and to impose a fee on the retail sale of consumer grade fireworks in this state.
Fireworks-extend moratorium/purchase and sale of consumer grade fireworks
Last Action
Passed 3rd Consideration House
12/9/2014