| Government Certificates Issued: | 3935 |
| Issued Certificate Descriptions: | This is a five year total for the number of retail stand permits, jobber and distributor licenses that were issued by the Agency. The Distributor and Jobber permits are required to sell to the retail stands. Retail stands sell fireworks to the public. |
| Government Certificates Revoked: | 0 |
| Revoked Certificate Descriptions: | There have been warning letters issued in some cases but no revocations. |
| Government Certificates Denied: | 232 |
| Denied Certificate Descriptions: | In many cases the initial application is denied but information is provided to the applicant on what information is needed for them to reapply and be approved. |
| Government Certificates Penalties Against: | 0 |
| Penalty Certificate Descriptions: | There have been no penalties issued--there are numerous instances where a code violation will be found at the inspection and must be corrected prior to continued sales but the Agency has not had to seek criminal enforcement. |
| Explanation of Effectiveness: | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/pdf/SurveyDocs/explanation1607554410.pdf |
| Potential Harm | Fireworks are an inherently dangerous item by their very nature. Without the licensing there could be an increase in injuries and property loss due to the danger posed by the misuse or incorrect storage of fireworks. |
| Regulation Comparison: | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/pdf/SurveyDocs/comparison1607554410.pdf |
| Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407): | No |