Consumer and Display Fireworks – Regulation and Tax
Sponsor: Kevin B. Hornberger (District 35B)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Public SafetyStatus: Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing the sale and possession of certain consumer fireworks, subject to certain requirements and restrictions; altering certain provisions to establish that certain provisions authorizing the State Fire Marshal to issue a certain permit relating to fireworks apply only to certain display fireworks; establishing a certain sales and use tax rate for certain fireworks; and requiring the revenue from a certain tax to be distributed to certain funds.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Chambers, Sue | Quinn Haven Stables | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Hornberger, Delegate Hornbergerlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Humane Society of the United States | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Seigler, Jane | Maryland Horse Council | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Balog, George | Individual | Oral |
| INFO | Thorn, Ashley | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFBevan-Dangel, JenniferHumane Society of the United StatesRegistered for: Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition DBA Economic Action Maryland; Humane Society of the United States; Chesapeake Bay Foundation; Humane World for Animals