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Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to permits for public displays of fireworks
Purpose
To allow permits for fireworks to be granted to individuals.
Summary of provisions
Section one amends subdivision 2 of section 405.00 of the penal law to add individuals to be added to those that can be granted permits for public displays of fireworks. Also defines public displays. Section two is the effective date.
Existing law
Existing law allows permits for fireworks to be granted to municipalities, fair associations, amusement parks or organizations of individuals.
Justification
Over the past decade, the fireworks business has seen a shifting in the industry of less carnivals, fairs etc. type events to more private types of displays, weddings, graduations, birthdays and anniversaries. Fireworks have become affordable for celebrations of happy events and monumental lifetime achievements. The law now states fireworks for private events are not permitted. This interpretation of the law denies businesses who are highly qualified in pyrotechnics and hold all necessary insurance and licenses the additional business of weddings, birthday parties etc. which is tantamount to their business and costly to the local economy. This bill would define a public display as a display to be viewed by a target audience at any place of public accommodation.
Legislative history
2008 - S.7899 vetoed by the Governor.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law.
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