FIRE SAFETY-LEGALIZE FIREWORKS
Summary
Amends the Pyrotechnic Use Act. Provides that it shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 18 to knowingly possess, offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail, or use or explode any display fireworks, flame effects, or consumer fireworks. Provides that fireworks may only be discharged by individuals over the age of 18. Removes provisions concerning permits for consumer displays.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2015
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 6, 2015
Last action Jan 10, 2017
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 10, 2017
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Aug 11, 2015
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Patrick J. Verschoore
DDemocratic
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