This bill amends sections 28-1229 and 28-1239.01 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes to update the regulations surrounding permits for the storage, use, and purchase of explosives, as well as the application requirements for display fireworks. Notably, the bill increases the validity period of permits for the storage and use of explosive materials from two years to three years. Additionally, it introduces new requirements for obtaining a display permit for fireworks, mandating that applicants provide proof of a permit for the use of explosive materials issued by the Nebraska State Patrol.

The bill also clarifies the conditions under which the Nebraska State Patrol may issue permits, ensuring that individuals with certain disqualifications, such as felony convictions or being under the age of twenty-one, are not eligible. Furthermore, it specifies that a business enterprise must employ at least one individual with a valid use permit to qualify for a purchase permit for explosive materials. The original sections being amended are repealed, streamlining the legal framework governing explosives in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-1229, 28-1239.01