§222.__Possession of fireworks

1.__Possession prohibited.__A person may not possess or have under that person's control fireworks.

2.__Value does not exceed $100.__If the value of the fireworks does not exceed $100, a person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $50 may be adjudged.

3.__Value exceeds $100.__If the value of the fireworks exceeds $100, a person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.

4.__Exception.__This section does not apply to a person issued a permit pursuant to section 227-A.

Sec. C-3. 8 MRSA §223, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 23, §2, is amended to read:

§223. Sale of fireworks

1. Sale of fireworks prohibited. No A person may not sell, possess with the intent to sell or offer for sale fireworks.

2. Value exceeds $5,000. It is a Class B crime to sell, possess with the intent to sell or offer for sale fireworks the value of which If the value of the fireworks exceeds $5,000, a person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class B crime.

3. Value exceeds $1,000. It is a Class C crime to sell, possess with the intent to sell or offer for sale fireworks the value of which If the value of the fireworks exceeds $1,000 but does not exceed $5,000, a person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class C crime.

4. Value does not exceed $1,000. It is a Class D crime to sell, possess with the intent to sell or offer for sale fireworks the value of which If the value of the fireworks does not exceed $1,000, a person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class D crime.

5. Value. "Value" is determined in accordance with Title 17- A, section 352, subsection 5.