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HB 298 Original 2015 Regular Session Burrell
Abstract: Provides with respect to the sale of fireworks.
Present law allows the sale of fireworks from June 25 through July 5 and from Dec. 15 through Jan.
1 of each year.
Proposed law changes the start date for the sale of fireworks from June 25 to June 16 and otherwise
retains present law.
Present law requires that in order to sell, construct, or manufacture fireworks, a retailer or
manufacturer must first obtain a permit from the state fire marshal.
Present law further provides for a fee schedule applicable to each type of permit issued.
Present law provides for an $800 fee for nonresident retailers and a $100 fee for resident retailers.
Proposed law removes "nonresident" from the fee schedule, making the fee of $100 per permit
applicable to all retailers.
Proposed law repeals the defined term "resident".
(Amends R.S. 51:652(B) and 656(C)(1)(f); Repeals 51:650(13))