[§132D-17] Preemption. (a) It is the intent of the legislature to occupy the entire field of regulation in all matters that are the subject of this chapter.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, no county shall enact any ordinances or adopt any rules, except as required in section 132D-7 regulating fireworks. All ordinances and rules regulating fireworks, adopted by a county before March 31, 1995, are declared null and void. [L 1994, c 180, pt of §1]