HB 1588

RELATING TO FIREWORKS

By Representative(s) LEE / SCHATZ; Hiraki, Yamane, Yonamine

Report Title: Fireworks

Description: Requires a permit to burn non-aerial common fireworks at any time. Prohibits aerial fireworks, except for public displays. Adds liability insurance as a requirement for obtaining a license to sell fireworks. Increases the licensing and permitting fees. Authorizes the counties to establish a uniform excise tax on fireworks, the revenues from which shall pay salaries and overtime of police officers and firefighters.

 1-28-99        H Introduced and passed First Reading                      
 2- 1-99        H Referred to the committees on 1. JHA 2. FIN ,
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 1-19-00        H Carried over to 2000 Regular Session.