An Act To Limit the Decibel Level of Fireworks Near Working Farms
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1348
Committee Amendment CA_A_S423 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" ft" to S.P. 430, L.D. 1348, "An Act To Limit the 
Decibel Level of Fireworks Near Working Farms" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Study the Impacts of Consumer Fireworks Use' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Stakeholder group. Resolved: That, in accordance with the requirements 
of this section, the State Fire Marshal shall convene a stakeholder group to review matters 
relating to the impacts of consumer fireworks use. 
1. The State Fire Marshal shall, at a minimum, include as members of the stakeholder 
group: 
A. The Commissioner of Public Safety or the commissioner's designee; 
B. The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or the commissioner's 
designee; 
C. The Director of the Bureau of Forestry within the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry or the director's designee; 
D. A representative of a statewide organization representing the interests of farmers; 
E. A representative of a statewide equine protection organization; 
F. A representative of a statewide animal welfare organization; 
G. A veterinarian; 
H. An owner of a business that sells consumer fireworks in the State; and 
I. A representative of a statewide organization representing municipal interests. 
2. The stakeholder group shall review and conduct research on matters relating to the 
impacts of consumer fireworks use in the State including, but not limited to: 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" f'.} "to S.P. 430, L.D. 1348 ls- L/ 2.. ~) 
A. A review of the decibel levels of consumer fireworks sold in the State, including 
how the decibel level of a firework can impact humans, pets, livestock and wildlife, 
and a review of documented reports since the enactment of Public Law 2011, chapter 
of harm to animals caused directly or indirectly by the use of consumer fireworks; 
B. A survey ofresidents of the State to identify concerns and negative experiences with 
consumer fireworks use; 
C. A review of laws of other jurisdictions regulating the use of consumer fireworks, 
including any laws requiring a user of consumer fireworks to notify abutters or nearby 
persons prior to use; and 
D. An analysis of methods and the feasibility of implementing a notification system in 
the State to alert the owners of livestock and other animals of potential nearby 
consumer fireworks use prior to such use. 
As used in this section, "consumer fireworks" has the same meaning as in the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 8, section 221-A, subsection 1-A. 
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That, on or before January 15, 2023, the State Fire 
Marshal shall submit to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over criminal justice and public safety matters a report outlining the findings and any 
recommendations of the stakeholder group convened pursuant to section 1, including any 
proposed legislation. After reviewing the report, the joint standing committee may report 
out legislation relating to the report to the First Regular Session of the 131st Legislature.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve that directs the State Fire Marshal to 
convene a stakeholder group to review matters relating to the impacts of consumer 
fireworks use. On or before January 15, 2023, the State Fire Marshal is required to submit 
to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice 
and public safety matters a report outlining the findings and any recommendations of the 
stakeholder group, including any proposed legislation, and the committee is authorized to 
report out legislation relating to the report to the First Regular Session of the 131st 
Legislature. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/15/22 frac. 
LD 1348 
LR 1556(02) 
An Act To Limit the Decibel Level of Fireworks Near Working Farms 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'r-t' ( S-Y '2....~ 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to participate in a stakeholder group or 
to the Department of Public Safety to convene a stakeholder group and report the results are anticipated to be minor 
and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1556(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1