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Senate adopts substitute for Diwali commemorative day, restricts fireworks purchases
Summary
Senate Bill 46 was substituted to recognize Diwali as a commemorative day and to prohibit fireworks purchases during that period while allowing discharge of previously purchased fireworks; sponsor and colleagues said the change balances cultural celebration and safety concerns.
Senators approved a substituted version of Senate Bill 46 on Feb. 21 that recognizes Diwali as a commemorative day in Utah and changes how the law treats fireworks during that observance.
Senator Fillmore, the bill sponsor, described the measure as creating a commemorative Diwali day and allowing celebrants to use fireworks as part of their observances. Senator Sandel moved a first…
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