January 23, 2003, read first time and referred to Committee on Rules and Legislative
Procedure.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the general assembly to
adopt legislation to prohibit the private sale and use of all nonapproved
fireworks.
Whereas, The Indiana Firefighters Association, Inc. (IFA)
is dedicated to promoting the prevention of property loss and
the loss of lives;
Whereas, The IFA is dedicated to preventing personal
injury and death resulting from the private use of
nonapproved fireworks; and
Whereas, Reports in Indiana indicate that an alarming
number of injuries result from the private use of fireworks:
Therefore,
SECTION 1. That the Indiana General Assembly is urged to amend
IC 22-11-14 to prohibit the private sale and use of all nonapproved
fireworks.
SECTION 2. That copies of this resolution be transmitted by the
Secretary of the Senate to the members of the Indiana Firefighters
Association, Inc.