Bill > HB1687

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Consolidated Statutes to create a new chapter on the regulation of fireworks. The key provisions include: - Defining terms such as "consumer fireworks," "display fireworks," and "municipality." - Allowing the use of consumer fireworks by individuals 18 and older, subject to certain conditions and restrictions (such as time limitations, distance requirements, and prohibitions on use under the influence). - Authorizing municipalities to enact additional regulations on the use of consumer fireworks, with some limitations. - Establishing licensing and inspection requirements for facilities selling consumer fireworks, including fees and other operational conditions. - Imposing a 12% tax on the retail sale of consumer fireworks, with a portion of the revenue dedicated to emergency medical services and firefighter training. - Establishing penalties for violations, ranging from summary offenses to felonies with fines up to $15,000. The bill also repeals a related provision in the Tax Reform Code of 1971 and provides for the continuation of activities initiated under the prior law.