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Consumer fireworksOn Wednesday, March 14, the Senate Committee on Government Reform passed HB 2361 (NOW: regulations; consumer fireworks) by a vote of 6-0. Among other things, the legislation: prevents municipalities from adopting ordinances with penalties greater than a petty offense for a person using certain consumer fireworks; permits the imposition of fees on fireworks sellers; addresses certain signage issues; and permits restrictions on the sale and use of consumer fireworks in Coconino and Yavapai Counties.On the same day, the House Committee on Military Affairs and Public Safety passed comparable legislation, SB 1364 (consumer fireworks; permitted regulation), by a vote of 7-2. The committee, however, adopted an amendment removing the authority of jurisdictions within Yavapai and Coconino Counties to regulate the sale of fireworks. SB 1364 now proceeds to the House Rules Committee, while HB 2361 moves to the Senate Rules Committee for further consideration. |
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