As we approach the New Year and New Year’s celebrations, the Mt Juliet Fire Department wants to remind everyone of the rules and regulations regarding the use of fireworks.
Permissible dates and times to use or discharge fireworks:
December 29th and 30th from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and December 31st from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. January 1st.
It is unlawful to explode or ignite fireworks within 600 feet of any church, hospital, funeral home, public or private school, or within 200 feet of where fireworks are stored, sold, or offered for sale. No person shall ignite or discharge any permissible articles of fireworks within or throw the same from a motor vehicle while within, nor shall any person place or throw any ignited article of fireworks into or at such a motor vehicle or at or near any person or group of persons.
It is unlawful for a user of fireworks to ignite fireworks on another person’s private property unless permission is obtained from the owner or occupant of the property. Fireworks shall not be launched or fired onto the property of persons who have not given permission.
It is unlawful for fireworks to be used or discharged at any time except for the permissible times listed above.
Violations may result in fines or criminal charges. Additionally, the unlawful use or discharge of fireworks may result in the violating party being liable for injuries to persons and/or damage to property.
