Excerpts from fox32chicago.com:
Illinois fire safety groups are speaking out about some proposed legislation they say is supported by out-of-state fireworks companies looking to legalize certain types of explosives in the state.
The type of device in question reportedly has 500 grams of pyrotechnic component — the highest level of potency before you need a professional license to handle them.
House Bill 2121 would re-classify these items as non-fireworks.
The Illinois fire officials say that if the measure passes and these types of devices aren’t restricted, sellers would not have to be licensed or have insurance.
Currently these types of devices are illegal — a rule that Illinois fire officials want to stay in place.
