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HB 843 Statewide Fire Prevention Code; use of consumer-grade fireworks, penalty.

Introduced by: Lynwood W. Lewis, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Statewide Fire Prevention Code; State Fire Marshal; consumer grade fireworks; penalty. Authorizes the use of consumer grade fireworks in the Commonwealth. The bill defines "consumer fireworks" as small fireworks devices containing restricted amounts of pyrotechnic composition designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by combustion and complying with certain federal regulations regarding composition and labeling. The bill also defines "display fireworks" and "restricted consumer fireworks." Under the bill any person who causes damage to property or causes injury to another person due to the negligent use of fireworks in violation of local fire prevention codes or the Statewide Fire Prevention Code is guilty of a Class 6 felony. The provisions of the bill are set to become effective January 1, 2015.

FULL TEXT

• 01/08/14  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14102146D  pdf | impact statements

HISTORY

• 01/08/14  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14102146D
• 01/08/14  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 02/12/14  House: Left in Courts of Justice