RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Summary
Establishes conditions for the importation of fireworks. Authorizes the county fire departments to inspect warehouses, piers, cargo, baggage, and personal effects of persons arriving in the State to ascertain if they contain any fireworks. Requires importers of fireworks to file a written statement with the appropriate county fire department. Allows the county fire departments to take custody and possession of and exercise jurisdiction over illegally imported fireworks. Prohibits the importation of fireworks except through airports and seaports approved by the State Fire Council. Requires each county fire department to establish and maintain a secure storage site for illegally imported fireworks. Requires that each county establish ordinances setting conditions for the importation of fireworks.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 25, 2023
Last action Feb 8, 2023
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Feb 3, 2023
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on PSM/TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-08-23 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 30, 2023
Committee
Referred to PSM/TCA, JDC.
upper
Jan 25, 2023
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
5 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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