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Bill Status of HB5855 96th General Assembly
Short Description: PYROTECHNIC DISPLAY-LICENSURE
House Sponsors
Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
Last Action
| Date | Chamber | Action | | 1/11/2011 | House | Session Sine Die |
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
| 225 ILCS 210/Art. 6 heading new | |
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Explosives Act. Provides for the licensure of pyrotechnic display supervisors, registration of display fireworks distributors, and regulation of displays under the Act. Adds provisions concerning exemptions, licensure, qualifications, unlicensed activity, discipline, and reporting accidents or incidents. Makes changes to provisions concerning scope, storage certificates, storage requirements, unlicensed activity, non-residents, recordkeeping, hearings, and criminal penalties. Defines "BATFE", "crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year", "display", "display fireworks", "display fireworks distributor", "display fireworks service", "disposal", "pyrotechnic display assistant", "pyrotechnic display supervisor", "transfer", and "use". Makes other changes. Amends the Pyrotechnic Distributor and Operator Licensing Act. Removes definitions for "1.3G fireworks" and "display fireworks" and changes the definition of "pyrotechnic display" or "display" and "pyrotechnic distributor". Removes a provision that required the rules of the State Fire Marshal to be based upon certain specified guidelines of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for outdoor displays. Removes a provision that the State Fire Marshal may delegate the responsibility to train and examine pyrotechnic distributors and operators to the Department of Natural Resources. Amends the Pyrotechnic Use Act. Deletes definitions of "1.3G fireworks" and "display fireworks", and deletes other references to "display fireworks". Provides that "pyrotechnic distributor" means any person who distributes special effects fireworks or flame effects. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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