Bill > SB2431

This bill amends the Illinois Explosives Act to make several key changes regarding the definition, regulation, and handling of explosive materials and consumer fireworks. The bill expands definitions of explosive materials to include water gels, additional explosive devices, and clarifies what constitutes consumer fireworks, specifically excluding consumer fireworks under 1,001 pounds from certain strict regulations. It introduces an Illinois Individual Explosives License requirement for anyone acquiring, possessing, using, transferring, or disposing of explosive materials, with specific qualifications for obtaining such a license, such as being over 21, not having certain criminal convictions, and being a legal U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The bill also grants the Department of Natural Resources enhanced powers to inspect and examine records and properties of licensed or certified persons related to explosive materials, and establishes more detailed grounds for suspending or revoking licenses, including multiple violations. Additionally, the bill creates new provisions for storage requirements, particularly for consumer fireworks in bulk quantities, and adds a new Article 6 concerning transportation of explosive materials, mandating compliance with federal placarding requirements. The legislation aims to improve safety standards and regulatory oversight of explosive materials and fireworks in Illinois.

Justice, Labor and Employment

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2431&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104