Hawaii SB999 amends fireworks regulations, prohibiting consumer fireworks sales and use, and establishing penalties for violations.

Hawaii SB999 amends state statutes to prohibit the sale and use of consumer fireworks, commonly known as firecrackers, and establishes civil penalties for violations. The bill mandates that only aerial devices, display fireworks, or articles pyrotechnic can be sold or used with a valid permit. It also outlines fines and penalties for violations, including asset forfeiture for significant offenses. The proceeds from fines and forfeitures will fund community safety education programs. The bill aims to enhance public safety by curbing illegal fireworks use, possession, and distribution.

Hawaii SB999 amends fireworks regulations, prohibiting consumer fireworks sales and use, and establishing penalties for violations.

Hawaii SB999 amends state statutes to prohibit the sale and use of consumer fireworks, commonly known as firecrackers, and establishes civil penalties for violations. The bill mandates that only aerial devices, display fireworks, or articles pyrotechnic can be sold or used with a valid permit. It also outlines fines and penalties for violations, including asset forfeiture for significant offenses. The proceeds from fines and forfeitures will fund community safety education programs. The bill aims to enhance public safety by curbing illegal fireworks use, possession, and distribution.