.COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
OVERSIGHT DIVISION
FISCAL NOTE
L.R. No.: 2022-01
Bill No.: SB 672
Subject: Fire Protection; Licenses - Miscellaneous.
Type: Original
Date: March 18, 2003
FISCAL SUMMARY
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
| General Revenue | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on General Revenue Fund |
$1,000 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
| None | |||
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on Other State Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
Numbers within parentheses: ( ) indicate costs or losses.
This fiscal note contains 5 pages.
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
| None | |||
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on All Federal Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
| Local Government | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
ASSUMPTION
Officials from the Office of the State Public Defender, Department of Corrections and the Office of the State Courts Administrator each assume this proposal would not fiscally impact their respective agencies.
Officials from the Office of Prosecution Services assume that any costs resulting from the proposal could be absorbed within existing resources.
Officials from the Department of Public Safety - Division of Fire Safety (DFS) state they would be responsible for permitting, and thereby also inspecting, buildings prior to the use of special indoor fireworks in jurisdictions where the local fire department does not. DFS would also maintain a record of all permits issued. DFS assumes they would absorb any cost incurred due to fulfilling the requirements of this legislation.
DFS states that they spoke with several indoor pyrotechnicians who indicated that approximately 3,000 shows using indoor pyrotechnics were done in Missouri each year. Due to the requirements of the bill
ASSUMPTION (continued)
regarding floor to ceiling height of 40 feet, as well as minimum audience of 3,000, it was estimated that approximately 1,000 shows met the criteria for receiving a permit. These shows are conducted in approximately 24 different buildings throughout the state. Many of the large jurisdictions such as the St. Louis Fire Department and Kansas City Fire Department are capable to conducting their own inspection, and thereby issuing the permit. Many smaller jurisdictions would more than likely not have that capability.
DFS states they currently charge fees for the issuance of various types of fireworks permits. DFS would charge $100 for a permit authorizing special indoor fireworks. This fee would be deposited into general revenue. It is estimated that 1,000 events that are conducted using indoor pyrotechnics annually, in approximately 24 different facilities that meet the requirements of this bill. If DFS would permit half of these, with local jurisdictions permitting the other half, it would generate $1,200 (24 / 2 x $100) for the general revenue fund.
Oversight assumes the local fire service authorities could also issue permits required in the proposal with existing resources and would realize the same amount of revenue as DFS since DFS estimated issuing half of the 24 permits.
This proposal may increase Total State Revenues.
| FISCAL IMPACT - State Government | FY 2004
(10 Mo.) |
FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
| GENERAL REVENUE | |||
| Income - Division of Fire Safety | |||
| Permit for special indoor fireworks | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| ESTIMATED NET EFFECT TO THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND |
$1,000 |
$1,200 |
$1,200 |
| FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government | FY 2004
(10 Mo.) |
FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
| LOCAL FIRE SERVICE AUTHORITIES | |||
| Income - Permit for special indoor fireworks |
$1,000 |
$1,200 |
$1,200 |
| ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON LOCAL FIRE SERVICE AUTHORITIES |
$1,000 |
$1,200 |
$1,200 |
FISCAL IMPACT - Small Business
No direct fiscal impact to small businesses would be expected as a result of this proposal.
DESCRIPTION
This proposal limits where special firework shows may be conducted. No permit to have a special fire work show shall be issued to any enclosed venue with a maximum occupancy of less than three thousand or any enclosed venue with a floor to ceiling height of less than forty feet. All enclosed venues meeting the minimum requirements who wish to have special firework shows will be required to have a permit. Violators of the section would be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
The proposal also requires that no fireworks shall be discharged between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. However, the seven days preceding and following July 4th and the three days preceding and following New Years Eve of each year, the discharge of fireworks shall only be prohibited between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. The governing body of any city, town, or village may grant exemptions to this provision. Any political subdivision may enact more stringent regulations that this section establishes. The proposal also limits the discharge of fireworks in an imprudent, disorderly, or reckless manner. Any violation would be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $250.
This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental space.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Department of Public Safety - Fire Safety
Office of the State Courts Administrator
Office of Prosecution Services
Office of the State Public Defender
Department of Corrections
Mickey Wilson, CPA
Director
March 18, 2003