How SB 894 changes current law

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The bill increases penalties for violations related to the use of consumer fireworks and establishes specific time restrictions on their use.

• Section 2404

  (c) Time and day prohibitions.-- (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), a person may not intentionally use consumer fireworks between the hours of 11 p.m. and 10 a.m. (2) On July 2, 3 and 4 and December 31, a person may use consumer fireworks until 1 a.m. the following day. (3) If July 4 falls on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, a person may use consumer fireworks until 1 a.m. on the immediately preceding and following Friday and Saturday.

  This addition establishes specific timeframes during which consumer fireworks may not be used.

• Section 2414(1)

  by a fine of not more than $100. → as follows: (i) For a first offense, by a fine of not more than $1,000. (ii) For a second offense, by a fine of not more than $2,500. (iii) For a third or subsequent offense, by a fine of not more than $5,000.

  This change significantly increases the fines for using consumer fireworks in violation of the law.