This legislative bill amends several sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska related to the State Fire Marshal, primarily focusing on changes to fees associated with permits and licenses for fireworks and fire safety inspections. Notably, the fee for a display permit for fireworks has been increased from ten dollars to one hundred dollars, while the fees for distributor, jobber, and retailer licenses have been raised to one thousand dollars, four hundred dollars, and one hundred dollars, respectively. Additionally, the bill introduces a late submittal fee for plans submitted after construction has begun, which is set at one hundred dollars plus fifty percent of the plan review fee.

Other significant changes include the establishment of a fee for fire safety inspections, which will now range from fifty to three hundred dollars, and the introduction of a registration fee for tanks used for storing heating oil, which has been increased to ten dollars. The bill also mandates that the State Fire Marshal must hold a public hearing before establishing or altering fees, ensuring transparency in the fee-setting process. The act is declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-1239.01, 28-1246, 28-1251, 81-503.01, 81-505.01
Final Reading: 28-1239.01, 28-1246, 28-1251, 81-503.01, 81-505.01
Slip Law: 28-1239.01, 28-1246, 28-1251, 81-503.01, 81-505.01