Hawaii lawmakers eye stiffer penalties for illegal fireworks
Hawaii lawmakers are considering ramping up fines for illegal fireworks and making it easier for law enforcement to adjudicate violations in an attempt to clamp down on the illegal activity.
The proposed legislation comes after one Kauai man died from injuries he sustained from fireworks on New Year’s Eve, and seven others, including minors, were injured in other accidents.
“We are trying to change the enforcement paradigm … so that we actually get more enforcement and compliance by the general population,” said state Rep. Aaron Johanson during a news conference on the bills.
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