HB 303 -- Fire Protection

Sponsor:  Bruns

This bill specifies that fire protection districts, municipal
fire departments, and volunteer fire protection associations will
be the sole providers of fire suppression and related activities
within their legally defined boundaries, unless their governing
body authorizes another entity to provide those services.  If
authorization is denied to another entity, that entity can appeal
the denial to the circuit court with jurisdiction.  This
restriction on the furnishing of fire suppression and related
activities does not supercede any provision in Chapters 191 or
321, RSMo, relating to the formation and operation of any fire
protection district, ambulance district, or ambulance service.

The distance from any fuel dispenser that fireworks can be
manufactured, stored, or sold is reduced from 100 feet to 50
feet.

The bill defines "fire department" to include fire protection
districts and volunteer fire protection associations as it
relates to the laws regarding the jurisdiction and duties of the
State Fire Marshal.  Fire departments must file a registration
form by January 30, 2008; and the State Fire Marshal may issue
each fire department an identification number based upon the
registration.  A volunteer fire protection association is
required to identify and register its boundaries with its county
governing body.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated July 25, 2007 at 11:18 am