SB0928 - Tennessee: Fireworks, Municipal Government

Companion Bill HB0349. Fireworks - Raises the age from 10 to 16 for the lawful purchase of Class C common fireworks; increases the amount of the fine depending on the number of offenses a retailer commits; authorizes municipalities to adopt an ordinance that mirrors the unlawful sale of fireworks to minors, intoxicated, or irresponsible persons. - Amends TCA Section 68-104-112 and Section 68-104-114. Fiscal Summary for SB0928 / *HB0349Decrease State Revenues - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Local Govt. Revenues - Net Impact - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for SB0928 / *HB0349 Under present law, it is a Class C misdemeanor to offer for retail sale or to sell any fireworks to children under 10 years of age or to any intoxicated or irresponsible person. [...]

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