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HB614 • 2025

Local government; prohibit use or ignition of consumer fireworks in proximity to certain facilities housing equines; authorize

Local government; prohibit use or ignition of consumer fireworks in proximity to certain facilities housing equines; authorize

Housing
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Jones, Jan
Last action
2025-05-14
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The source mentions 'application of noise ordinances' but does not clarify if this means enforcing existing ones or creating new specific rules for fireworks.

Fireworks Rules Near Horse Facilities

This law allows local governments to ban consumer fireworks near facilities that house horses and authorizes them to issue special event permits.

What This Bill Does

  • Authorizes local governments to prohibit the use or ignition of consumer fireworks in proximity to certain facilities housing equines.
  • Provides for the creation of special event permits related to these activities.
  • Includes definitions for terms used in the law.
  • Repeals laws that conflict with this new rule.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Local governments
  • People who use or light consumer fireworks near equine facilities

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official summary does not specify the exact distance considered 'proximity' to horse facilities.
  • The specific types of events eligible for special permits are not detailed in the provided text.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-14 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Local government; prohibit use or ignition of consumer fireworks in proximity to certain facilities housing equines; authorize