ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fifth Legislature

Second Regular Session

 

HB 2255: fireworks; permissible use; Diwali.

Sponsor: Representative Biasiucci, LD 5

Committee on Military Affairs & Public Safety

Overview

Modifies permissible days to sell consumer fireworks to allow the sale and use on the second and third day of Diwali. Requires that these dates are included in the consumer fireworks regulations posted by retailers.   

History

Currently, the regulated dates for the use and sale of fireworks in the state of Arizona are as follows:

1)   The use of consumer fireworks is allowed from May 4 – May 6, June 24 – July 6 and December 24 – January 3; and

2)   The sale of consumer fireworks is allowed from April 25 – May 6, May 20 – July 6 and December 10 – January 3.

These dates, along with permissible fireworks and age requirements to buy fireworks, must be outlined and posted by retailers selling consumer fireworks (A.R.S. § 36-1606).

Diwali, also known as new moon day, is observed on the 15th day of the 8th month on India's calendar. While the date of Diwali changes every year, it typically falls between October and November.

Provisions

1.   ☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NotePermits the sale of consumer fireworks two days before the first day of Diwali through the third day of Diwali each year. (Sec. 1)

2.   Permits the use of consumer fireworks on the second and third days of Diwali each year. (Sec. 1)

3.   Requires the dates be included in the consumer firework regulations posted by stores selling consumer fireworks. (Sec. 1)

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