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Wilson County restricts certain aerial fireworks, keeps burn ban in place
Summary
The court voted to prohibit sale and use of "skyrockets with sticks" and "missiles with fins" in unincorporated Wilson County, citing public-safety concerns and state code; the broader county burn ban remains in force.
County staff and the court debated whether to lift the countywide burn ban and whether to issue a targeted order restricting certain fireworks ahead of the holiday season. Staff clarified the proposed order would apply only to Class C aerial fireworks with fins and sticks (the items most associated with fires) and said such an order must be posted by Dec. 15 to affect New Year's use.
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