| 8/17/2021 |
Clark County Board of Commissioners
| Discussed as Recommended
Agenda note: DISCUSSION: Staff addressed the Board regarding the implementation of Senate Bill 4 (SB4) from the 2021 legislative session, stated that the Bill passed with bi-partisan approval on June 2, 2021; the County received authorization for increased civil fines for violations of fireworks regulations up to $10,000 based on the weight of the fireworks; minors, and licensed or permitted activities were exempt from the fines; that the Board was required to establish factors for determination of the severity of any civil or criminal penalty as well as the number and severity of prior violations; iSpyFireworks data from July 4, 2021 were reviewed, and reflected that more than 18,000 complaints had been submitted; and a breakdown of the levels of penalties authorized was shared.
Discussion then took place between the Board regarding previous fireworks enforcement efforts within the County; working groups available through Clark County Fire Department (CCFD) Chief Steinbeck; concerns about disproportionately impacted District D families and the sharing of data with constituents; and levels of tracking information available on offenders or complaints.
Staff was directed to work with Building and Fire Departments for guidance regarding enforcement of illegal fireworks laws, and the preparation of an updated activity report on related damages within communities. | |
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