HB 2257 -- Regulation of Fireworks

Sponsor:  Bruns

This bill changes the laws regarding the regulation of fireworks.
In its main provisions, the bill:

(1)  Specifies that the State Fire Marshal has the authority to
issue a permit to any person who manufactures, ships, or sells
fireworks;

(2)  Prohibits the fire marshal from issuing a permit to anyone
who fails to provide proof of liability insurance or to anyone
who has been convicted of, pled guilty to, or been found guilty
of any class A or B felony or any class C or D felony within 10
years prior to the application for a permit;

(3)  Allows the fire marshal to examine the records of fireworks
sales to assure compliance with the regulations on manufacturers,
distributors, wholesalers, and jobbers selling consumer fireworks
to seasonal retailers; and

(4)  Specifies that ground salutes, commonly known as cherry
bombs, M-80's, M-100's, and M-1,000's, which exceed the limits
set for consumer fireworks, display fireworks, or proximate
fireworks for explosive composition are prohibited in Missouri
for consumer use.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 14, 2010 at 3:13 pm