Substitute Senate Bill 113 Summary

• Extends licensing moratorium through January 1, 2023: Changes the fireworks licensing moratorium end date from December 31, 2021 to January 1, 2023, allowing new manufacturer and wholesaler license applications during a transitional period.

• Introduces fountain device retailer licensing: Creates a new licensing category for retail sales of fountain devices (specific 1.4G fireworks) with application requirements, insurance mandates, and operational restrictions including display limits of 300 square feet.

• Implements 1.4G fireworks fee for firefighter training: Imposes a 4% fee on gross receipts from retail sales of 1.4G fireworks, with 7/8 of collected revenue funding firefighter training programs and 1/8 covering state fire marshal enforcement expenses.

• Allows consumer use of 1.4G fireworks: Permits Ohio residents to purchase, possess, and discharge 1.4G fireworks on private property on specified dates (New Year's Day, July 4th week, Labor Day, etc.), subject to local restrictions.

• Establishes Ohio fire code rule recommendation committee: Creates advisory committee with representatives from fire chiefs, pyrotechnics associations, medical organizations, and retail merchants to review and recommend fireworks law improvements.