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Committee defers SB 999 after mixed testimony on consumer fireworks ban and enforcement
Summary
SB 999, which would prohibit consumer fireworks statewide and create penalties and a forfeiture fund, drew support from law enforcement and animal welfare groups and opposition from retail and fireworks industry representatives; the committee deferred decision making to allow more study and scheduling.
Senators deferred decision making on SB 999 after hearing mixed testimony on a proposal to repeal permissible uses of consumer fireworks, establish civil penalties for sale or use, and create a fireworks forfeiture special fund for community safety education.
Deputy Attorney General Brenton Inouye offered technical comments and suggested changes to explain why the program could not be implemented via standard…
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