FIREWORKS BANS, VIOLATIONS & FINES

HB 155 expands local and state authority to restrict fireworks during droughts or dangerous weather. Municipalities and counties can issue proclamations banning specific fireworks (like missile rockets) or limiting use to paved/barren areas after hearings, while the State Fire Marshal can issue statewide orders prohibiting sales/use when fire risks threaten lives or property. Violating these orders becomes a crime with increased penalties, and property owners allowing violations may face civil fines. The bill directly affects fireworks sellers, users, and property owners in New Mexico during declared emergency conditions.