MA S1282

Bill

MA S1282

Relative to the possession of dangerous open flame devices

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
03/01/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the possession of dangerous open flame devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill aims to regulate the possession and use of dangerous open flame devices. It would prohibit the sale, possession, or use of any unmanned free-floating device that uses an open flame for propulsion or contains an open flame when released. Violations would be punishable by a fine of up to $500 plus the cost of extinguishment, or up to one month in prison, or both. The bill also allows the relevant board to promulgate regulations to accommodate the safe use of these devices for special occasions, such as for religious or cultural needs.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Michael Brady (D), Michelle DuBois (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/01/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1282

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1282
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1282.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1052	Increasing certain civil penalties for unlawful possession of marijuana	Accompanied a new draft, see H3768	Similar To
H1249	Permitting the sale and possession of nonlethal electronic control weapons for defensive purposes	Accompanied a study order, see H4691	Similar To
H769	Permitting the purchase and possession of electronic control weapons by abused persons for defensive purposes	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
S1070	Relative to penalties for underage possession and use of marijuana tobacco and alcohol	Accompanied a study order, see S2488	Similar To
S1075	Relative to the expungement of convictions for marijuana possession	Accompanied a study order, see S2488	Similar To
S1302	Increasing the penalties for the illegal possession of firearms	Accompanied a study order, see S2292	Similar To
S758	Permitting the court to expunge the record of persons struggling with substance abuse or charged with possession of certain Class D controlled substances	Accompanied a new draft, see S2170	Similar To
S962	Relative to safe driving and open containers	Accompanied a new draft, see S2501	Similar To

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