Prohibits use of fireworks under certain circumstances.
This bill prohibits the use of fireworks on public roads, streets, alleys, or within certain proximity to properties housing or boarding horses. It directly affects residents, event organizers, and property owners in these areas by restricting where fireworks can be discharged. The key provision amends existing law to explicitly ban such use in these locations, adding to current restrictions on fireworks sales and possession. Violations are classified as disorderly persons offenses, punishable by up to six months in jail or a $1,000 fine.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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