Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Discussion Item
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Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Request for discussion and possible action to direct the Harris County Fire Marshal's office (HCFMO) to develop and present a plan for the sales of fireworks during Diwali in accordance with the regulations outlined in H.B. 608.
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Background and Discussion:
H.B. 608 now allows county commissioners to permit retail fireworks sales from five days before Diwali until midnight on the last day of Diwali, with dates varying annually based on the Hindu calendar. The bill sets a deadline of fifteen days before the beginning of Diwali by which the Court must adopt an order prohibiting or restricting the sale or use of restricted fireworks.
Diwali is on November 1, 2024, so an order will need to be adopted by October 8, 2024, to be in effect for Diwali this year.
Expected Impact:
Adopting a community-based and safety-focused plan provided by the HCFMO will bring Harris County into compliance with current law, as well as support an important community celebration.
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X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
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Anticipated Court Date: August 27, 2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Anne Sung, Chief of Policy and Innovation, Commissioner Precinct 4
Attachments (if applicable): N/A