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MA H37

Relative to explosive bonds


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
04/11/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

So much of the recommendations of the Department of the State Treasurer (House, No. 23) as relates to explosive bonds. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 148 of the General Laws in Massachusetts by updating the requirements for obtaining certificates to conduct blasting operations and use fireworks. Specifically, it requires individuals to obtain a certificate of competency from the fire marshal to conduct blasting operations, and an explosive user's certificate to conduct any blasting operations in a city or town. It also requires individuals to obtain a fireworks user's certificate from the fire marshal to manufacture, keep, store, use, discharge, fire off, explode, or display fireworks. The bill also mandates that applicants for these certificates must obtain comprehensive general liability insurance with specified minimum coverage limits.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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