It is unlawful to offer for sale or to sell any fireworks to children under the age of 16 years of age or to any intoxicated person. It is unlawful to explode or ignite fireworks within 600 feet of any church, assisted living facility, nursing home, hospital, funeral home, public or private school academic structure, or within 200 feet of where fireworks are stored, sold, or offered for sale. It is unlawful to ignite or discharge any permissible articles of fireworks within or throw them from a motor vehicle. It is unlawful to place or throw any ignited article of fireworks into or at a motor vehicle, or at or near any person or group of persons. It is unlawful to ignite fireworks on another person's private property unless permission is obtained from the owner or occupant of the property. It is unlawful to launch fireworks onto property of persons who have not given permission. It is unlawful to use fireworks at times, places, or in any manner that endangers other persons. It is unlawful to ignite fireworks during a burning ban declared by either the State of Tennessee or the City of Spring Hill Fire Department, except for public (and/or group) displays for which permits have been granted.
(Ord. 18-28A, passed 12-17-2018; Ord. 23-02, passed 3-6-2023; Ord. 23-18, passed 11-20-2023)