THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	171
TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, 2011		S.D. 2
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 

     SECTION 1.  Chapter 132D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§132D‑    Aerial luminaries; prohibited.  (a)  It shall be unlawful to ignite, possess, sell, or otherwise use aerial luminaries commonly known as sky lanterns, Hawaii lanterns, and flying luminaries, unless:

     (1)  The aerial luminary is tethered or secured for return to the ground; and

     (2)  The aerial luminary is used as part of a permitted display under section 132D-16.

     (b)  Any person who violates this section shall be fined not more than $           for each violation.

     (c)  As used in this section, "aerial luminary" refers to airborne paper lanterns containing a small candle or other device for fuel that heats air from inside the lantern causing the lantern to rise into the air and remain airborne until the candle extinguishes."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.

 

 

Report Title:

Fireworks

 

Description:

Bans the ignition, possession, selling, and use of aerial luminaries.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD2)

 

 

 

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