House Bill 226

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General Assembly: 132

Short Title: Regards fireworks, fireworks moratoriums, fees, and sales [ Show Long Title ]

Long Title: To amend sections 1705.48, 3737.51, 3737.71, 3737.99, 3743.04, 3743.17, 3743.44, 3743.45, 3743.60, 3743.61, 3743.63, 3743.65, 3743.75, 3743.99, 5703.052, 5703.053, 5703.19, 5703.70, and 5703.77 and to enact sections 3737.04, 3737.05, 3737.06, 3737.07, 3737.08, 3737.09, 3737.10, 3737.11, 3737.12, 3743.46, 3743.47, 3743.591, and 3743.67 of the Revised Code to establish a fireworks study group to review and make recommendations regarding the Fireworks Law, to extend to July 1, 2020, the moratorium on issuing fireworks manufacturer and wholesaler licenses, to eliminate, beginning January 1, 2021, the moratorium on geographic transfer of fireworks manufacturer and wholesaler licenses, and, beginning January 1, 2021, to impose a fee on the retail sale of consumer grade fireworks in this state and to expand the ability of individuals to obtain 1.3G display fireworks and obtain and use 1.4G consumer fireworks.

Primary Sponsor: Representative Seitz, Representative Sweeney

Version: As Passed by the House

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Co-Sponsors	Rep. Becker, Rep. Thompson, Rep. Goodman, Rep. Stein, Rep. Reineke, Rep. Blessing, Rep. Koehler
Subjects	Commerce, Housing and Real Property : Building and Fire Codes
Committees	Senate Government Oversight and Reform, House Government Accountability and Oversight
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