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MA H3613

MA H3613
Relative to the sale and use of fireworks


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

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the sale and use of fireworks. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill aims to regulate the sale and use of fireworks in Massachusetts. It creates a State Fire Marshal Fireworks Fund, which will be funded by fees and fines collected from fireworks-related activities. The bill also allows cities and towns to accept a section that authorizes the local fire department to grant permits for the use of fireworks, excluding sparklers under 3 feet and novelty poppers. Additionally, the bill allows cities and towns to grant sales licenses to wholesale dealers or retailers to sell fireworks to individuals 18 years of age or older. The state fire marshal is tasked with promulgating rules and regulations to implement these provisions, including storage requirements for licensed fireworks sellers.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4767 (on 07/17/2018)

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