Statewide Fire Prevention Code; redefines permissible fireworks. (SB533)
Introduced By
Sen. Richard Stuart (R-Westmoreland)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Statewide Fire Prevention Code; permissible fireworks. Redefines what constitutes permissible fireworks in Virginia. Under the bill, "permissible fireworks" means any small fireworks device designed to produce visible effects by combustion and that complies with the construction, chemical composition, and labeling regulations of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, as set forth in 16 C.F.R. Parts 1500 and 1507 and APA Standard 87-1. "Permissible fireworks" also includes whistling devices, ground devices containing 50 mg or less of explosive materials, and aerial devices containing 130 mg or less of explosive materials. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/08/2014 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14103456D |
| 01/08/2014 | Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology |
| 01/27/2014 | Stricken at request of Patron in General Laws and Technology (9-Y 0-N) |