NOVELTY LIGHTER LEGISLATION:
The nationwide effort by the fire service to eliminate novelty lighters is gaining support. To date, 18 states have proposed or passed legislation that prohibits the sale or distribution of toy-like lighters. Local fire departments are active in the movement, and
this public service announcement is being aired widely by area television stations to inform local communities about the issue.
As of March 17th, the following states have proposed or passed novelty lighter legislation:
Arizona
February 12, 2009-- HB 2537 introduced to ban sale and distribution.
February 12, 2009-- HB 2537 introduced to ban sale and distribution. Arkansas March 2, 2009– Governor signed law banning sale and distribution.
March 2, 2009– Governor signed law banning sale and distribution.California February 25, 2009– Bill 625 introduced to ban the sale or distribution.
February 25, 2009– Bill 625 introduced to ban the sale or distribution. Connecticut February 11, 2009-- SB-907 introduced to ban the sale of novelty lighters.
Hawaii January 26, 2009-- Bill 1061 introduced to ban the sale or distribution.
January 26, 2009-- Bill 1061 introduced to ban the sale or distribution. Illinois February 20, 2009-- SB 2180 introduced to ban the sale and distribution.
February 20, 2009-- SB 2180 introduced to ban the sale and distribution. Iowa February 11, 2009-- SF 143 to conduct novelty lighter safety study.
February 11, 2009-- SF 143 to conduct novelty lighter safety study. Kansas February 5, 2009-- HB 2268 introduced to ban the sale and distribution.
February 5, 2009-- HB 2268 introduced to ban the sale and distribution. Maine March 24, 2008-- law passed banning the sale of novelty lighters.
March 24, 2008-- law passed banning the sale of novelty lighters. Michigan May 20, 2008-- HB 6130 introduced to allow the state fire marshal to ban the sale and distribution of novelty lighters.
May 20, 2008-- HB 6130 introduced to allow the state fire marshal to ban the sale and distribution of novelty lighters. Missouri January 8, 2009-- HB 98 introduced to ban sale or giveaway.
January 8, 2009-- HB 98 introduced to ban sale or giveaway. New Jersey October 6, 2008-- SB2151 introduced to ban the sale of novelty lighters.
New York April 22, 2008-- bill introduced to prohibit the sale of novelty lighters.
April 22, 2008-- bill introduced to prohibit the sale of novelty lighters. Oregon February 23, 2009-- law passed banning toy-like novelty lighters.
February 23, 2009-- law passed banning toy-like novelty lighters.Tennessee April 23, 2008– law passed banning sale of novelty lighters without safeties.
April 23, 2008– law passed banning sale of novelty lighters without safeties. Texas November 12, 2008-- HB 90 introduced to prohibit the sale of novelty lighters.
November 12, 2008-- HB 90 introduced to prohibit the sale of novelty lighters. Vermont January 29, 2009-- H99 to ban sale of novelty lighters referred to committee.
January 29, 2009-- H99 to ban sale of novelty lighters referred to committee. Virginia February 28, 2009-- law passed prohibiting the purchase of novelty lighters those under the age of 18.
February 28, 2009-- law passed prohibiting the purchase of novelty lighters those under the age of 18. Washington January 12, 2009-- HB1015 and SB5011 introduced to ban the sale and distribution.
For more information click: http://www.theideabank.com/psa/NoveltyLightersTV.html
State Bills
Recall's
Target Halloween flashlights recalled by the CPSC: overheating and burning
Yankee Candle: 'Haunted house' comes with a spooky surprise: It can catch on fire
KIDDIE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS:
Kiddie is recalling certain Fire Extinguishers. For more information please click the link below:
F.Y.I. - MANIFOLD FAILURE:
Sussex County just had a Snap - Tite Manifold Failure (Street Hydrant) at a Tanker Drill on Monday July 27,2009. Please advise your Departments to check for any cracks in manifold casts & to monitor their pressures at Manufacturers recommendations. This is at least the third one that I have heard of, 2 in New Jersey & 1 In New York. See attached photographs.
Close Calls:
SUPPORT OF SPRINKLERS FOR 1 AND 2 FAMILY HOMES:
Please support Proposal Number: PRN 2009-280 Proposed Amendments To N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.21( C ), et.seq. the adoption of the requirements to install automatic fire sprinkler protection in all new one and two family dwellings effective January 1, 2012. Click below to download the letter that should be mailed to Michael L. Ticktin, Esq. Chief, Legislative Analysis Department of Community Affairs:
Hudson County Fire Prevention & Protection Association is in support of Bill A1855 for the right to carry fire arms as a New Jersey certified Fire Investigator. This bill covers only the 16 week course. Please below to download the letter of support. Once you have it printed, just sign it and mail it to:
Lance Nero
1933 Highway #35
Suite #105-281
Wall, NJ 07719
If any one has questions about the bill you may contact Lance at 973-266-7227.
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