Bill > LD1526

This bill modifies existing Maine state law regarding consumer fireworks usage by adjusting the permissible hours and penalties for violations. Specifically, the bill reduces the allowable evening hours for consumer fireworks from 10:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on most days, while maintaining extended hours (until 12:30 a.m. the next day) on specific dates such as July 4th, December 31st, and the weekends immediately before and after those holidays. The bill also increases the minimum and maximum penalties for violations, raising the fine range from $50-$500 to $100-$1,000 per offense. The law continues to require that consumer fireworks can only be used on one's own property or on property where the owner has given explicit consent. These changes aim to provide more consistent and stricter regulation of consumer fireworks use, balancing recreational enjoyment with potential noise and safety concerns for local communities.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1526&snum=132