SB 1964

Present law regulates the retail sale of fireworks in this state. It is unlawful for a person to manufacture, sell, offer for sale, ship , or cause to be shipped or received into or within this state, except as provided in law , any item of fireworks, without first having secured the required applicable permit, as a manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, retailer or seasonal retailer, from the state fire marshal. A "seasonal retailer"" means a person engaged in the business of making retail sales of firewor ks within this state from June 20 through July 5 and December 10 through January 2 of each year . Until February 1, 2027, this bill adds that, from May 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, ""seasonal retailer, "" instead, means a person engaged in the business of making retail sales of fireworks within this state from May 20 through May 30, June 10 through July 10, September 1 through September 10, and December 10 through January 3. FEES Present law requires the state fire marshal to charge specific fe es for each classification of permit, such as $1, 000 for a retailer and $100 for a seasonal retailer. Other permit classifications are manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, and exhibitor. A person engaged in more than 1 classification must only pay one fee based upon the classification requiring the higher fee. Until February 1, 2027, this bill raises the fee amount for a seasonal retailer from $100 to $150. RULEMAKING This bill authorizes the state fire marshal to promulgate rules to effectuate this bill."