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OK SB1826

Bill

Status

Passed

4/22/2014

Primary Sponsor

Don Armes

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma fireworks law (68 O.S. 2011, Sections 1622 and 1627) to modify definitions and licensing requirements for fireworks sales and distribution.

  • Expands the definition of "fireworks" to include Consumer Fireworks 1.4G, Display Fireworks 1.3G, and pyrotechnic articles 1.4G/1.4S as defined by federal Department of Transportation standards.

  • Allows distributors, wholesalers, and retailers to purchase fireworks merchandise in or out of state as long as they buy from persons with valid licenses to do business in Oklahoma.

  • Authorizes the State Fire Marshal to enforce provisions requiring licensed dealers to purchase only from licensed distributors, wholesalers, or manufacturers; maintains prohibitions on sales to children under 12, intoxicated persons, and irresponsible persons.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Fireworks; relating to definitions and necessity for certain licenses and unlawful sales. Effective date.

Revenue and Taxation

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/22/2014

4/22/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/19/2014
Public Safety2/18/2014
Rules2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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