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History
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.533
- Substituted for A10611
- Referred to codes
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 59–3
- Ordered to third reading cal.1840
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to codes
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Relates to authorizing the sale and possession of sparkling devices outside of N.Y. city
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Joseph Morelle
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Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to authorizing the sale and possession of sparkling devices outside of cities with a population of one million or more
Purpose
This purpose of this bill is to eliminate the regulatory "patchwork" that presently exists with counties in New York State by exempting "sparkling devices" from the definition of "fireworks" and "dangerous fireworks" in those counties that have not previously opted by local law pursuant to paragraph (b) of subdivision five of section 405.00 of chapter 477.
Summary of provisions
Section 1:
Subparagraph (iv) of paragraph (c) of subdivision 1 of section 270.00 is amended to exempt "sparkling devices" from the definition of "fireworks" and "dangerous fireworks" in those counties that have not opted by local law pursuant to paragraph (b) of subdivision five of section 405.00 of chapter 477.
Subparagraph (v) of paragraph (b) of subdivision 3 of section 270.00 is amended to permit "sparkling devices" that are lawfully obtained in a jurisdiction to be used in another lawful jurisdiction within the state
Section 2:
Paragraph (b) of subdivision 5 of section 405.00 is amended to prohibit a local jurisdiction from enacting any other local law inconsistent with the provisions of subparagraph (iv) of paragraph (c) of subdivision one of section 270.00 of chapter 477, or from regulating sparkler devices in a manner that is in conflict with the provisions of NFPA 1124, 2006 edition.
Section 3 permits a county, not currently registered with the secretary of state, to exempt itself from the previous previsions, if it enacts a local law and files such local law with the secretary of state within ninety (90) days of the effective date of this act.
Existing law
Section 270.00 of the Penal Law. Section 405.00 of Penal Law.
Justification
This bill is aimed at eliminating the regulatory confusion regarding local laws pertaining to "sparkling devices" on behalf of law enforcement personnel and the citizens of New York State. Currently, New York State law permits each county to decide whether or not to exempt "sparkling devices" from the definition of "fireworks" and "dangerous fireworks." This has resulted in a regulatory "patchwork" of local laws since some counties have not made a decision either way. This makes it difficult for law enforcement personnel and citizens to have a clear understanding of the law. This bill seeks to remedy this regulatory "patchwork" of local laws.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
Additional revenue from sales tax.
Local fiscal implications
Additional revenue from sales tax.
Effective date
This bill shall take effect immediately upon becoming law.
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