AN ACT CONCERNING A STATE EXPLOSIVES, BLASTING AND PYROTECHNIC CODE.

SB 368 establishes a new State Explosives, Blasting and Pyrotechnic Code to replace existing regulations, directly affecting fire departments, pyrotechnics businesses, and local officials who handle explosives and fireworks. The code, based on nationally recognized standards, covers explosives, blasting, gunpowder, fireworks, pyrotechnics, and rockets, and will be updated alongside the State Building Code. It requires the Commissioner of Emergency Services to create an advisory committee with fire marshals, police representatives, and industry experts, and mandates a 45-day public comment period with a hearing before adopting or changing the code. The bill also requires publishing all proposed changes, public feedback, and responses online for transparency.