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OK HB2628

Bill

Status

Failed

5/28/2010

Primary Sponsor

Doug Cox

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 68 O.S. 2001, Section 1623 to allow fireworks sales year-round by licensed manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers (previously prohibited before January 1 and after December 31).

  • Licensed retailers may only sell fireworks during two periods: June 15 through July 6 and December 15 through January 2 of each calendar year.

  • Establishes safety requirements for fireworks storage and sales areas, including conspicuous "FIREWORKS - NO SMOKING" signage and protection of fireworks from public handling.

  • Prohibits self-serve displays and mail-order sales; requires a sales clerk on duty at retail locations and restricts sales to properly licensed locations within Oklahoma.

  • Effective date: November 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Revenue and taxation; modifying when fireworks can be sold by certain types of businesses.

Revenue and Taxation

Last Action

Died in conference

5/28/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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