Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB5637

Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2019, in addition to all other rates of tax imposed under the Acts, a tax of 12% is imposed on the selling price of D.O.T. Class C common fireworks. Provides that "D.O.T. Class C common fireworks" has the meaning ascribed to it in the Pyrotechnic Use Act. Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2019, each month the Department of Revenue shall pay into the Fire Prevention Fund 50% of the net revenue realized for the preceding month from the tax on the selling price of D.O.T. Class C common fireworks. Amends the Pyrotechnic Use Act. Provides that D.O.T. Class C common fireworks may only be purchased by individuals over the age of 18. Provides that a home rule municipality may prohibit the sale of D.O.T. Class C common fireworks. Provides that the provision prohibiting the sale and use of fireworks does not apply to D.O.T. Class C common fireworks. Provides that fireworks may only be discharged by individuals over the age of 18. Provides that fireworks shall not be discharged inside a motor vehicle and any violator is subject to a fine not to exceed $100. Effective immediately.

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