Apr 29, 2021

Nebraskans to have more options when buying fireworks

Posted Apr 29, 2021 3:26 PM

From the Unicameral Update

Nebraskans will have more options when buying fireworks under a bill passed April 29.

Sen. Julie Slama
Sen. Julie Slama

LB152, introduced by Sen. Julie Slama of Peru, adopts the federal standard of consumer fireworks, which is more permissive than current Nebraska law.

The bill also authorizes the State Fire Marshal to test commercially available fireworks in response to complaints and declare them unsafe if necessary.

Lawmakers passed LB152 on a 42-3 vote.