2013 Senate Bill 255 / 2014 Public Act 9

Clarify building code standards on fireworks sellers

Introduced in the Senate

March 12, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To clarify that state building code standards, not a National Fire Protection Association standard, would apply to a permanent building or structure used to sell fireworks, notwithstanding provisions in a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2011-SB-193">2011 fireworks law</a> that regulated rather than banned the sale of many “consumer fireworks” (including firecrackers, bottle rockets, Roman candles, etc.).

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

May 21, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 29, 2013

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 29, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Nov. 5, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jan. 28, 2014

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To clarify that state building code standards, not a National Fire Protection Association standard, would apply to a permanent building or structure used to sell fireworks, notwithstanding provisions in a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2011-SB-193">2011 fireworks law</a> that regulated rather than banned the sale of many “consumer fireworks” (including firecrackers, bottle rockets, Roman candles, etc.).

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Feb. 11, 2014