2010 House Bill 5999

Legalize certain fireworks

Introduced in the House

March 25, 2010

Introduced by Rep. Harold Haugh (D-42)

To establish a comprehensive regulatory regime for the sale, distribution and use of fireworks, including licensing, fees, and retail location taxes. Prohibitions on some types of 'consumer fireworks' that are currently illegal would be removed, and this appears to include firecrackers, bottle rockets, aerial spinners, Roman candles, etc. (“APA standard 87-1” fireworks).

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

May 5, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 12, 2010

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details, but does not change its substance. This version was subsequently superseded by another substitute with more changes.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Harold Haugh (D-42)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 79 to 28 (details)

To establish a comprehensive regulatory regime for the sale, distribution and use of currently illegal "consumer fireworks" including firecrackers, bottle rockets, aerial spinners, Roman candles, etc. (“APA standard 87-1” fireworks). A seller would have to get a license costing $5,000 and have a fixed location facility of at least 1,000 square feet. Non-profits could sell low-grade fireworks temporary stands or tents.

Received in the Senate

May 13, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

Dec. 2, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.