Informing the Legislature that on July 5, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2193 HD1 SD2 CD1 (ACT 208).

This bill updates Hawaii's fireworks control laws to help state and county agencies better regulate the sale and storage of fireworks. It grants law enforcement and fire department officers the authority to enter licensed premises for inspections without prior notice and requires businesses to keep detailed records of their fireworks inventory. Additionally, the law mandates that businesses report any suspected theft or fraud involving fireworks and holds them financially responsible for the disposal of confiscated items. The bill also clarifies that each type of prohibited firework counts as a separate violation and allows the state Department of Law Enforcement to enforce these rules alongside local fire departments.