Signed by Governor Jan Brewer

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that amends fireworks laws.

Highlights:

• Authorizes the use of “permissible consumer fireworks” in Arizona between the following dates each year (Sec. 3):
• The 24th of December and the 3rd of January; and
• The 24th of June and the 6th of July. 

• Authorizes the sale of “permissible consumer fireworks” in Arizona between the following dates each year (Sec. 3):
• The 10th of December and the 3rd of January; and 
• The 20th of May and the 6th of July.

• Defines “permissible consumer fireworks” as certain consumer fireworks including, but not limited to, the following types (Sec. 1):
• A multiple tube ground and handheld sparkling device;
• A cylindrical fountain;
• A cone fountain; and
• An illuminating torch.

• Prohibits the use of fireworks that are designed or intended to detonate in the air or fly above the ground (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes counties with a population of less than 500,000 to regulate the use and sale of fireworks when a federal or state agency implements a stage 1 fire restriction (Sec. 3).

• Authorizes counties with a population of greater than 500,000 to regulate the use and sale of fireworks within corporate limits and unincorporated areas of the county (Sec. 3). 

• Classifies a violation of the provisions of this bill as a civil penalty, punishable by a fine of at least $1000 (Sec. 4).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends fireworks laws.

Highlights:

• Authorizes the use of “permissible consumer fireworks” in Arizona between the following dates each year (Sec. 3):
• The 24th of December and the 3rd of January; and
• The 24th of June and the 6th of July. 

• Authorizes the sale of “permissible consumer fireworks” in Arizona between the following dates each year (Sec. 3):
• The 10th of December and the 3rd of January; and 
• The 20th of May and the 6th of July.

• Defines “permissible consumer fireworks” as certain consumer fireworks including, but not limited to, the following types (Sec. 1):
• A multiple tube ground and handheld sparkling device;
• A cylindrical fountain;
• A cone fountain; and
• An illuminating torch.

• Prohibits the use of fireworks that are designed or intended to detonate in the air or fly above the ground (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes counties with a population of less than 500,000 to regulate the use and sale of fireworks when a federal or state agency implements a stage 1 fire restriction (Sec. 3).

• Authorizes counties with a population of greater than 500,000 to regulate the use and sale of fireworks within corporate limits and unincorporated areas of the county (Sec. 3). 

• Classifies a violation of the provisions of this bill as a civil penalty, punishable by a fine of at least $1000 (Sec. 4).

Full Bill Text