Signed by Governor Mitch Daniels, Jr.

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that allows counties and municipalities to pass ordinances restricting the use of fireworks.

Highlights:

- Forbids counties and municipalities from limiting the use of fireworks during certain times (sec. 2):

- 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on July 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 - 10 a.m. to midnight on July 4 - 10 a.m. on December 31 to 1 a.m. on January 1 - 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., January 1

- 50 percent of the funds towards volunteer fire departments - 25 percent towards public service providers or advanced training programs - 25 percent towards the disaster relief fund

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