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An Act To Control Fireworks in Monhegan Island Plantation
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  8 MRSA §238  is enacted to read:
§ 238. Monhegan Island Plantation
 
1.  Consumer fireworks.     A person may not use consumer fireworks at any time in Monhegan Island Plantation, except on July 4th between the hours of 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. A person who violates this paragraph commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $2,500 may be adjudged, plus attorney's fees and costs.
 
2.  Fireworks; display inspection.     The Monhegan Island Plantation fire safety official shall inspect the proposed site of a display for which a permit application has been made pursuant to section 227-A at the time the department conducts its inspection.
 
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the use of consumer fireworks in Monhegan Island Plantation, except on July 4th, and requires the Monhegan Island Plantation fire safety official to inspect the proposed site of a fireworks display.