GA HB312 | 2023-2024 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on February 8 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-13 - House Second Readers
Pending: House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of fireworks, so as to provide for certain days and times for the lawful use or ignition of consumer fireworks regardless of any county or municipal ordinance or resolution; to provide for a definition; to provide for conforming changes; to amend Code Section 36-60-24 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sale or use or ignition of consumer fireworks products, so as to vest regulation of the dates and times for the lawful use or ignition of consumer fireworks with counties and municipal corporations; to amend Code Section 48-13-131 of the O.C.G.A., relating to excise tax imposed upon fireworks, rate of taxation, and establishment of Fireworks Trust Fund, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Title

Fireworks; dates and times for lawful use or ignition; provisions

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2023-02-13HouseHouse Second Readers
2023-02-09HouseHouse First Readers
2023-02-08HouseHouse Hopper

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