1702-S AMH VAND MURD 150

SHB 1702 - H AMD 74

By Representative Van De Wege

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EFFECT:  (1) Removes provisions in the underlying substitute bill requiring the Chief of the Washington State Patrol (Chief), through the Director of Fire Protection (Director), to enforce the State Fireworks Laws and, specifically, to enforce:

(a) Provisions allowing a county or city to enact an ordinance that is more restrictive than state law as to the days and hours of legal sale and use of consumer fireworks, and the types of consumer fireworks sold within the geographical boundaries of a county or city; and

(b) Provisions that establish a statewide fireworks standard in all counties and cities, require counties and cities to grant fireworks permit applications by certain dates, and require applicants for retail fireworks permits to have a liability insurance policy.

(2) Retains a provision in current statute requiring the Chief, through the Director, to enforce and administer the State Fireworks Law.

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