SB440 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Irons

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

J.T. WaggonerRoger Bedford, Jr.Vivian Davis FiguresJimmy HolleyHarri Anne SmithJerry L. Fielding

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Fireworks, permits, fees, use of pyrotechnic device before a proximate audience, validity of city ordinances, further provided for, Secs. 8-17-210, 8-17-211, 8-17-216, 8-17-216.1, 8-17-217, 8-17-218, 8-17-219, 8-17-220, 8-17-222, 8-17-225, 8-17-226, 11-45-9.1 am'd

Description

Under existing law, the State Fire Marshal is required to charge certain fees for performing certain tasks and issuing certain licenses and permits.

This bill would provide further for permits; fees; the use of pyrotechnic devices before a proximate audience; permissible use of fireworks; sale of fireworks; authorization for retail sales of permissible items of fireworks; authority of the State Fire Marshal to seize and destroy illegal fireworks, and the validity of city ordinances.

This bill would provide for the governing body of any municipality to authorize law enforcement to issue a summons when any municipal ordinance prohibits the sale or use of aerial devices and audible devices pursuant to law.

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Subjects

Fire Protection