Committee advances bill to reclassify low‑risk fireworks after split testimony
The Business Utility Subcommittee voted to send House Bill 2223 to the full committee after testimony for and against recategorizing certain consumer fireworks and creating a State Fire Marshal retail permit; supporters said it aligns Tennessee with neighboring states and clarifies safety classes, while an opponent warned the change could be used to circumvent local restrictions.
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The Business Utility Subcommittee on Monday voted to advance House Bill 2223, which would add a new ‘‘novelties and sparklers’’ class to the state fireworks code and allow local governments to permit the sale of low‑risk ground‑based sparklers and novelty devices if they adopt an ordinance.
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