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S 1163 - State regulation of the retail sale of fireworks

Tracking Level: Of Interest
Sponsor: Knotts
Last Action: 1/31/2012 - Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

03.28.12 A Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry subcommittee carried this bill over.
03.21.12 A Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry subcommittee carried this bill over.
Summary of the bill as introduced: Outlines that the retail sale of fireworks is solely subject to state regulations and except for an ordinance imposing a business license tax, the sale is not subject to regulation by ordinances of political subdivisions including zoning ordinances if the fireworks retailer has a valid state retail license, complies with state safety and building code requirements and as a valid fireworks license issued by the State Board of Pyrotechnic Safety.


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