Bill > HB07054

This bill modifies Connecticut's laws regarding consumer fireworks, specifically authorizing the sale and use of nonexplosive and nonaerial consumer fireworks for individuals 18 years and older (previously 16). The bill expands the definition of allowable fireworks to include items like flitter sparklers, ground spinners, party poppers, novelty smoke devices, snappers, and novelty snakes, as defined by the American Pyrotechnics Association Standard. Municipalities are granted the ability to adopt local ordinances prohibiting these fireworks at public assembly locations like fairs, carnivals, and municipal properties. The bill maintains strict regulations for fireworks displays, requiring permits from the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection, site inspections by local fire marshals, and approval from local police and fire departments. Violations of fireworks regulations can result in misdemeanor or felony charges depending on the severity, with penalties ranging from fines to potential imprisonment. The new provisions are set to take effect on October 1, 2025, providing a transition period for implementation and public awareness.

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