Bill > H2139

This bill proposes to amend existing Massachusetts General Laws to exclude novelty sparklers from the definition of prohibited fireworks. Specifically, it seeks to clarify that certain types of sparklers, including wood stick or wire sparklers with a limited amount of pyrotechnic mixture, as well as other hand-held or ground-based sparkling devices that are non-explosive and non-aerial, are not considered illegal fireworks. The bill also lists other items like toy pistols, trick noisemakers, smoke devices, and glow worms as permissible, provided they meet specific criteria regarding their explosive content or pyrotechnic composition. This change aims to differentiate these less dangerous novelty items from more hazardous fireworks, while still maintaining restrictions on the sale and use of fireworks for supervised displays, transportation agencies, theatrical performances, and agricultural purposes.