Bill Text: HI SB2169 | 2016 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Fire Council Package; Fireworks; Permit Fee
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2016-01-22 - Referred to PSM, WAM. [SB2169 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2016-SB2169-Introduced.html
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to fireworks.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that licensed pyrotechnicians are required to obtain a permit to conduct outdoor and close proximity fireworks for theatrical purposes. While the permit fee has remained the same for thirteen years, the cost to process, review, and approve the permit application has increased. The legislature further finds that fees need to keep pace with administrative costs.
The purpose of this Act is to raise the fee for an aerial device, display fireworks, or articles pyrotechnic permit from $110 to $300.
SECTION 2. Section 132D-10, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§132D-10 Permits. A permit shall be required for the purchase and use of:
(1) Any consumer fireworks commonly known as firecrackers upon payment of a fee of $25;
(2) Any aerial devices, display fireworks, or articles
pyrotechnic for the purposes of section 132D-16 upon payment of a fee of [$110;]
$300; and
(3) Any consumer fireworks for the purposes of section 132D-5 or for cultural uses that occur at any time other than during the periods prescribed in section 132D-3(1) upon a payment of a fee of $25."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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BY REQUEST |
Report Title:
Fire Council Package; Fireworks; Permit Fee
Description:
Increases the fee for an aerial device, display fireworks, or articles pyrotechnic permit from $110 to $300.
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