HB55

Hawaii HB55 upgrades penalties for certain fireworks-related offenses to class C felonies.

Hawaii HB55 aims to deter illegal fireworks use by increasing penalties for certain offenses. The bill elevates penalties for importing, purchasing, possessing, setting off, igniting, or discharging aerial devices, display fireworks, or articles pyrotechnic without proper licenses or permits. Specifically, offenses involving aerial devices, display fireworks, or articles pyrotechnic weighing twenty-five pounds or more will be class C felonies, while those under twenty-five pounds will be misdemeanors.