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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to signage displayed by a retail fireworks permit holder. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. The heading to Subchapter E, Chapter 2154, |
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Occupations Code, is amended to read as follows: |
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SUBCHAPTER E. PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS |
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SECTION 2. Subchapter E, Chapter 2154, Occupations Code, is |
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amended by adding Section 2154.2021 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 2154.2021. SIGNAGE DISPLAYED BY RETAIL FIREWORKS |
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PERMIT HOLDER. (a) A retail fireworks permit holder shall |
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prominently display in the holder's retail fireworks site a warning |
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sign that includes language identical to the following: "The |
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possession or use of fireworks is illegal in many jurisdictions. |
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You are responsible for knowing and following the law of any |
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jurisdiction to which you transport an item purchased from this |
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location." |
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(b) The sign must be: |
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(1) written in both English and Spanish; |
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(2) written in letters at least one inch in height; and |
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(3) displayed at all public entrances and exits and at |
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each point of sale in the holder's retail fireworks site. |
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SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021. |