93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2003 and 2004
HB7002


 
Introduced 02/09/04, by Timothy L. Schmitz
 
SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 		













225 ILCS 227/35










    Amends the Fireworks Displayer Licensing Act. Makes a technical change in a
Section concerning the licensure requirements and fees.
















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A BILL FOR









 











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    AN ACT in relation to fireworks. 

 
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    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, 
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represented in the General Assembly: 


 
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    Section 5. The Pyrotechnic Operator Licensing Act is 
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amended by changing
Section 35 as follows:


 
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    (225 ILCS 227/35)

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    Sec. 35. Licensure requirements and fees.


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    (a)  Each application for a license to practice under this 
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Act must
shall
be in
writing and signed by the applicant on 
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forms provided by the Office. The Office
must
shall have the 
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testing procedures for licensing as a lead
pyrotechnic operator

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developed by October 1, 2004.


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    (b)  After April 1, 2005, all pyrotechnic displays, both 
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indoor and
outdoor, must comply with the requirements set forth 
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in this Act.


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    (c)  After April 1, 2005, no individual may act as a lead 
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operator in a
pyrotechnic display without first applying for 
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and obtaining a lead pyrotechnic
operator's
license from the 
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Office. The Office shall establish separate licenses for
lead 
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pyrotechnic
operators for indoor and outdoor pyrotechnic 
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displays. Applicants for a
license must:


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        (1)  Pay the fees set by the Office.


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        (2)  Have the requisite training or continuing 
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    education as
established
in the Office's rules.


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        (3)  Pass the examination presented by the Office.


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    (d)  A person is qualified to receive a license under this 
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Act if
the person
meets all of the following minimum 
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requirements:


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        (1)  Is at least 21 years of age.


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        (2)  Has not willfully violated any provisions of this 
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    Act.


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        (3)  Has not made any material misstatement or 
 


 






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    knowingly withheld
information in connection with any 
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    original or renewal application.


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        (4)  Has not been declared incompetent by any 
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    competent court by
reasons of mental or physical defect or 
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    disease unless a court has since
declared
the person 
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    competent.


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        (5)  Does not have an addiction to or dependency on 
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    alcohol or drugs that
is likely to endanger the public at a 
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    pyrotechnic display.


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        (6)  Has not been convicted in any jurisdiction of any 
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    felony within the
prior 5 years.


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        (7)  Is not a fugitive from justice.


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    (e)  A person is qualified to assist a lead operator if the 
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person meets
all of the
following minimum requirements:


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        (1)  Is at least 18 years of age.


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        (2)  Has not willfully violated any provision of this 
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    Act.


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        (3)  Has not been declared incompetent by any 
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    competent court by reasons
of mental or physical defect or 
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    disease unless a court has since declared the
person

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    competent.


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        (4)  Does not have an addiction to or dependency on 
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    alcohol or drugs that
is likely to endanger the public at a 
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    pyrotechnic display.


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        (5)  Has not been convicted in any jurisdiction of any 
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    felony within the
prior 5 years.


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        (6)  Is not a fugitive from justice.


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(Source: P.A. 93-263, eff. 7-22-03.)