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H.B. 300

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FIREWORKS DISPLAY FEE AMENDMENT

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2007 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Ronda Rudd Menlove

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Senate Sponsor: Peter C. Knudson

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             7      LONG TITLE
             8      General Description:
             9          This bill modifies the Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act regarding firework display
             10      license fees and the definition of certain explosives.
             11      Highlighted Provisions:
             12          This bill:
             13          .    increases the fee for a display or special effects fireworks display operator license
             14      from $10 to $40; and
             15          .    amends the definition of classes A, B, and C explosives to reflect U.S. Department
             16      of Transportation definitions.
             17      Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
             18          None
             19      Other Special Clauses:
             20          None
             21      Utah Code Sections Affected:
             22      AMENDS:
             23          53-7-202, as last amended by Chapter 25, Laws of Utah 2001
             24          53-7-223, as last amended by Chapter 14, Laws of Utah 1995
             25     
             26      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             27          Section 1. Section 53-7-202 is amended to read:


             28           53-7-202. Definitions.
             29          As used in this part:
             30          (1) "Agricultural and wildlife fireworks" means a class C dangerous explosive that:
             31          (a) uses sound or light when deployed; and
             32          (b) is designated to prevent crop damage or unwanted animals from entering a
             33      specified area.
             34          (2) "Board" means the Utah Fire Prevention Board created in Section 53-7-203 .
             35          (3) "Class A explosive" means a [class A] division 1.1 or 1.2 explosive as defined by
             36      the U.S. Department of Transportation in Part 173, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.
             37          (4) "Class B explosive" means a [class B] division 1.2 or 1.3G explosive as defined by
             38      the U.S. Department of Transportation in Part 173, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.
             39          (5) "Class C explosive" means a [class C] division 1.4G explosive as defined by the
             40      U.S. Department of Transportation in Part 173, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.
             41          (6) (a) "Class C common state approved explosive" means a class C explosive that is:
             42          (i) a cardboard or heavy paper cylindrical tube or cone that:
             43          (A) produces a shower of color and sparks that reach a maximum height of 15 feet;
             44          (B) may whistle or pop; and
             45          (C) is not designed to explode or leave the ground;
             46          (ii) a pyrotechnic wheel device that:
             47          (A) may be attached to a post or tree; and
             48          (B) contains up to six "driver" units or tubes;
             49          (iii) any device that:
             50          (A) spins, jumps, or emits popping sounds when placed on the ground;
             51          (B) does not exceed a height of 15 feet when discharged; and
             52          (C) does not travel laterally more than ten feet on a smooth surface when discharged;
             53          (iv) a morning glory, suzuki, or flitter sparkler; and
             54          (v) a single tube day type parachute that does not carry any flare or flame upon descent.
             55          (b) "Class C common state approved explosive" does not mean:
             56          (i) class C dangerous explosives; or
             57          (ii) exempt explosives.
             58          (7) (a) "Class C dangerous explosive" means a class C explosive that is:


             59          (i) a firecracker, cannon cracker, salute, cherry bomb, or other similar explosive;
             60          (ii) a skyrocket or any device other than a model rocket that uses combustible or
             61      explosive material and rises more than 15 feet when discharged;
             62          (iii) a roman candle or other device that discharges balls of fire over 15 feet in height;
             63          (iv) a tube or cone aerial firework that propels comets, shells, salutes, flash shells, or
             64      similar devices more than 15 feet into the air; and
             65          (v) a chaser, whistler, or other device that darts or travels more than ten feet laterally
             66      on a smooth surface or exceeds 15 feet in height when discharged.
             67          (b) A "class C dangerous explosive" does not mean:
             68          (i) class C common state approved explosives; or
             69          (ii) exempt explosives.
             70          (8) "Display fireworks" means an aerial shell, salute, flash shell, comet, sky battle,
             71      mine, and any similar class C explosive or class B explosive.
             72          (9) (a) "Display operator" means the person who purchases and is responsible for
             73      setting up and discharging display fireworks.
             74          (b) "Display operator" does not mean a fire department.
             75          (10) "Exempt explosive" means a model rocket, toy pistol cap, emergency signal flare,
             76      snake or glow worm, party popper, trick noisemaker, match, and wire sparkler under 12 inches
             77      in length.
             78          (11) (a) "Fireworks" means:
             79          (i) class C explosives;
             80          (ii) class C dangerous explosives; and
             81          (iii) class C common state approved explosives.
             82          (b) "Fireworks" does not mean:
             83          (i) exempt explosives;
             84          (ii) class A explosives; and
             85          (iii) class B explosives.
             86          (12) "Importer" means a person who brings class B or class C explosives into Utah for
             87      the general purpose of resale within the state or exportation to other states.
             88          (13) (a) "Pyrotechnic" means any composition or device manufactured or used to
             89      produce a visible or audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation.


             90          (b) "Pyrotechnic" does not mean exempt explosives.
             91          (14) "Retail seller" means a person who sells class C common state approved
             92      explosives to the public during the period authorized under Section 53-7-225 .
             93          (15) "State fire code" means a nationally recognized fire code adopted by the Utah Fire
             94      Prevention Board pursuant to Section 53-7-204 .
             95          (16) "Trick noisemaker" includes a:
             96          (a) tube or sphere containing pyrotechnic composition that produces a white or colored
             97      smoke as its primary effect when ignited; and
             98          (b) device that produces a small report intended to surprise the user, including a:
             99          (i) "booby trap," which is a small tube with a string protruding from both ends that
             100      ignites the friction sensitive composition in the tube when the string is pulled;
             101          (ii) "snapper," which is a small paper-wrapped device containing a minute quantity of
             102      explosive composition coated on bits of sand that explodes producing a small report;
             103          (iii) "trick match," which is a kitchen or book match coated with a small quantity of
             104      explosive or pyrotechnic composition that produces a small shower of sparks when ignited;
             105          (iv) "cigarette load," which is a small wooden peg coated with a small quantity of
             106      explosive composition that produces a small report when the cigarette is ignited; and
             107          (v) "auto burglar alarm," which is a tube that:
             108          (A) contains pyrotechnic composition that produces a loud whistle and smoke when
             109      ignited;
             110          (B) may contain a small quantity of explosive to produce a small explosive noise; and
             111          (C) is ignited by a squib.
             112          (17) "Unclassified fireworks" means any of the following:
             113          (a) a pyrotechnic device that is used, given away, or offered for sale, that has not been
             114      tested, approved, and classified by the U.S. Department of Transportation;
             115          (b) an approved device that has been altered or redesigned since obtaining approval by
             116      the U.S. Department of Transportation; and
             117          (c) a pyrotechnic device that is being tested by a manufacturer, importer, or wholesaler
             118      before receiving approval by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
             119          (18) "Wholesaler" means any of the following:
             120          (a) a person who sells class C common state approved explosives to a retailer; and


             121          (b) a person who sells class B explosives or class C dangerous explosives for display
             122      use.
             123          Section 2. Section 53-7-223 is amended to read:
             124           53-7-223. State license for display or special effects operators -- Permit -- Fee --
             125      Division duties -- Revocation.
             126          (1) A person may not purchase, possess, or discharge display or special effects
             127      fireworks unless the person has obtained a display or special effects operator license from the
             128      division.
             129          (2) The division shall:
             130          (a) issue an annual license to any display or special effects operator who:
             131          (i) applies for the permit;
             132          (ii) pays a [$10] $40 fee;
             133          (iii) demonstrates proof of competence; and
             134          (iv) certifies that he will comply with the rules governing placement and discharge of
             135      fireworks established by the board;
             136          (b) provide the licensee with a copy of the rules governing placement and discharge of
             137      fireworks made under Section 53-7-204 ; and
             138          (c) together with county and municipal officers enforce Sections 53-7-220 through
             139      53-7-225 .
             140          (3) The division may:
             141          (a) revoke a license issued under this section for cause;
             142          (b) seize display and special effects fireworks, fireworks, and unclassified fireworks
             143      that are offered for sale, sold, or in the possession of an individual in violation of Sections
             144      53-7-220 through 53-7-225 ; and
             145          (c) create application and certification forms.




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