ISSUE 8 - March 2, 2012

Fireworks

SB 1364 (consumer fireworks; permitted regulation), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Andy Biggs (R-Gilbert), passed the Senate by a vote of 24-6 on Thursday, March 1. The legislation includes provisions to: prevent municipalities from adopting an ordinance with a penalty greater than a petty offense for a person using certain consumer fireworks; permit the imposition of fees on fireworks sellers; address certain signage issues; and restrict the sale and use of consumer fireworks in Coconino and Yavapai Counties.

Comparable legislation, HB 2361 (s/e: regulations; consumer fireworks), has been moving through the House. Sponsored by Rep. Karen Fann (R-Prescott), the bill was retained on the House Committee of the Whole calendar on Friday, March 2.



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Issue 8 - March 2, 2012
Issue 8 - March 2, 2012
Issue 8 - March 2, 2012
Issue 8 - March 2, 2012
Issue 8 - March 2, 2012