An Act To Amend Maine Fireworks Laws To Include Flame Effects
Sec. 1. 8 MRSA §221-A, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 671, §2, is amended to read:
Sec. 2. 8 MRSA §227-A, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2003, c. 521, §1, is further amended to read:
(1) A certificate of public liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 to cover loss, damage or injuries to persons or property that might result from the display; and
(2) A site plan for the proposed display depicting a diagram of the grounds or facilities at which or in which the display will be held. The diagram must show points of discharge, fallout areas, any buildings or other structures in proximity to the display site and the location of any audience that may be present. Distances of and distances between the points of discharge and any buildings or structures must be stated on the diagram; and
Sec. 3. 8 MRSA §227-A, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2003, c. 521, §2, is further amended to read:
Sec. 4. 8 MRSA §227-A, sub-§§4 and 5, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. C, §6 and affected by Pt. X, §2, are amended to read:
Sec. 5. 8 MRSA §227-A, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 521, §3, is amended to read:
summary
This bill amends fireworks laws in the following ways:
1. By adding the term "flame effects" to the definition of "display";
2. By adding flame effects to the types of displays for which a permit must be obtained; and
3. By removing the requirement that indoor pyrotechnic events be monitored by the State Fire Marshal or the State Fire Marshal's designee and instead requiring that indoor pyrotechnic and flame effects events be inspected by the State Fire Marshal or the State Fire Marshal's designee.