S 1362 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to exemption of certain fireworks from registration, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1979-06-18· Sponsored by Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-06-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Exempts from the provisions regulating the importation, manufacture, distribution, and storage of explosive materials, in addition to the current exemptions: (1) the importation and distribution of class C explosives ("Common Fireworks"); and (2) the distribution of class B explosives ("Special Fireworks") for use in a public fireworks display. Stipulates that such class B explosives are not exempt from such storage provisions which the Secretary of the Treasury may prescribe.…

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