Bill Title: Amends the Pyrotechnic Use Act. Provides that the provision prohibiting the sale and use of fireworks does not apply to D.O.T. Class C common fireworks. Provides that D.O.T. Class C common fireworks may only be purchased by individuals over the age of 18. Provides that fireworks may only be discharged by individuals over the age of 18. Repeals provisions concerning fireworks consumer display permits. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2024, each month the Department of Revenue shall pay into the Fire Prevention Fund 50% of the net revenue realized for the preceding month from the tax imposed on the selling price of D.O.T. Class C common fireworks. Effective immediately, except that provisions amending the Pyrotechnic Use Act take effect on January 1, 2024.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2023-02-02 - Referred to Assignments [SB1244 Detail]

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