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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
06/01/2020
06/01/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the definition of fireworks. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "fireworks" in Massachusetts law to exclude certain low-explosive devices, such as toy pistol caps, wood stick or wire sparklers, and other hand-held or ground-based sparkling devices, allowing their sale and use without the need for a permit. The bill specifies that these excluded devices must contain 75 grams or less of pyrotechnic composition per tube or a total of 500 grams or less for multiple tubes. This legislation aims to provide clarity and allow the use of these novelty sparkler-like items, which are generally considered less hazardous than traditional fireworks.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 06/01/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1436 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1436.pdf |
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