LD1526

An Act to Change the Permissible Hours and Penalities Pertaining to the Use of Consumer Fireworks

Failed·5/21/25
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Changes permissible hours and penalties for consumer fireworks use in Maine.

This bill amends the permissible hours for using consumer fireworks in Maine, allowing use between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on specific dates, including July 4th and December 31st, and the weekends before and after these dates. It also modifies the penalties for violations, setting fines between $100 and $1,000 per offense. Consumer fireworks can only be used on one's own property or with consent on another's property.

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Calendar

May 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

May 5, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

May 21, 2025

Senate

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

May 20, 2025

Joint

Reported Out: ONTP

May 14, 2025

Joint

Work Session Held