Hawaii’s governor responds to deadly fireworks blast with proposed $300 fines, more prison time
- Hawaii Governor Josh Green proposed new penalties for illegal fireworks after a deadly explosion killed four and injured about 20 on New Year's Eve.
- The proposed measures include $300 fines for fireworks use and Class A felony charges for serious injuries or deaths caused by fireworks.
- Law enforcement has seized 227,000 pounds of illegal fireworks since 2023, with New Year's being a particularly active time for such displays.
- The new penalties aim to streamline enforcement and reduce illegal fireworks use, with a focus on accountability for those causing harm.
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