Action:
Amend the Statewide Fire Prevention Code to comport with Chapter 856, Va. Acts 2002.
General Information
| Action Summary |
CHAPTER 856 of the 2002 Acts of Assembly requires the Statewide Fire Prevention Code to provide for the establishment of statewide optional standards for the use and sale of fireworks in the Commonwealth. Under current law, the sale of fireworks is prohibited except in certain limited circumstances when localities are authorized to issue permits. The regulation allows localities to issue permits for the display of fireworks by fair associations, amusement parks or other groups. The regulation defines "fireworks" as any firecracker, torpedo, skyrocket, or other substance or objects, of whatever form or construction, that contains any explosive or inflammable compound or substance, and is intended or commonly known as fireworks, and which explodes, rises into the air or travels laterally, or fires projectiles into the air. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and
is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation:
ยง2.2-4006A4a of the Code of Virginia
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| RIS Project |
No project yet assigned to this action |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
Status |
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1825
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/15/2002. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Kyle Flanders
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Senior Policy Analyst
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Address:
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Main Street Centre
600 East Main Street, Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23219
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Email Address:
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kyle.flanders@dhcd.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)786-6761
FAX: (804)371-7090
TDD: (804)371-7089
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This person is the primary contact for this agency.
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