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TN HB1926

TN HB1926
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 104, relative to fireworks.


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Introduced
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, expands the length of the existing Independence Day and New Year sales periods and adds new Memorial Day and Labor Day sales periods for seasonal retailers of fireworks for the 2026 retail period; increases the seasonal retailer permit fee from $100 to $150 for calendar year 2026; and authorizes the state fire marshal to promulgate rules to effectuate the act. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 104.

AI Summary

This bill expands the selling periods for seasonal fireworks retailers in Tennessee for the 2026 retail year, adding new sales windows for Memorial Day (May 20-30) and Labor Day (September 1-10), in addition to the existing Independence Day (June 10-July 10) and New Year's (December 10-January 3) periods. It also increases the permit fee for these seasonal retailers from $100 to $150 for calendar year 2026, with these specific changes set to expire on February 1, 2027. Furthermore, the bill grants the state fire marshal the authority to create necessary rules to implement these changes, following the state's standard administrative procedures.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned to s/c Business & Utilities Subcommittee (on 02/04/2026)

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