HB 906 -- Fireworks Regulations

Co-Sponsors:  Smith, Kissell

This bill makes a number of changes in the section regulating
fireworks.  The bill:

(1)  Defines "consumer" fireworks, formerly known as "common"
fireworks, and "special fireworks" as devices regulated by the
United States Department of Transportation under Fireworks,
UNO366, 1.4G;

(2)  Regulates sale or shipment of fireworks within the state in
addition to sale or shipment into the state;

(3)  Allows the fire marshal to refuse to issue an application
for a firework sales permits if the application is not received
by May 31;

(4)  Requires seasonal retailers of fireworks to first obtain a
permit from the State Fire Marshal before purchasing fireworks
from any manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, or jobber
intending to sell fireworks;

(5)  Allows the State Fire Marshal, the marshal's designees, or
any authorized police or peace officer to enter property
accessible to the public where fireworks are sold by individuals
who are not licensed or whose licenses have been revoked or
suspended for purposes of inspection;

(6)  Requires that all fireworks sold by jobbers, wholesalers,
manufacturers, and distributors bear the numbers and letter
"1.4G" on the shipping carton;

(7)  Prohibits the storage or sale of fireworks in any area
where ignitable liquids or gases are stored;

(8)  Establishes that violation of section 320.136 is a class C
felony, and other violations of the fireworks statutes are class
B misdemeanors for the first offense and class A misdemeanors
for the second offense; and

(9)  Establishes that violation of the fireworks statutes by a
licensee whose license is either revoked or suspended is a class
D felony.