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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
02/26/2018
02/26/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the definition of fireworks. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "fireworks" in Massachusetts law to exclude certain types of novelty items, such as toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns, wood stick or wire sparklers, and other hand-held or ground-based sparkling devices containing 75 grams or less of pyrotechnic composition. These items would be permitted for sale and use at all times. The bill also outlines various other exceptions to the fireworks restrictions, such as for use by railroads, theaters, the military, and farmers for crop protection.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 02/26/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1344 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1344.pdf |
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