Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3907 by Frullo (Relating to certain requirements of retail fireworks sites and inspections of those sites and assessment and collection of certain existing inspection fees by local fire prevention officers.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to the regulation of fireworks. It adds definitions related to locations that sell fireworks. It defines the offices that may be considered "fire prevention officers." It amends the fee collection procedures for inspection of these facilities. It requires certain characteristics of construction for indoor retail fireworks sites.
This bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of each house. If the bill does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect it takes effect September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.