CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Clarksville Police Department wants to make sure the citizens are aware of the City of Clarksville Ordinance Section 10-218. Fireworks-Unlawful to explode.
Safety is of the utmost importance, along with compliance with the ordinance, which stipulates the following:
- Fireworks may be exploded, fired, shot, or set off inside the city corporate limits from July 1 through July 5, between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
- Juveniles under the age of 16 must be under the direct supervision of an adult of at least 18 years of age.
- It is illegal to ignite, discharge, or throw any fireworks within any city park, recreational facility, or property. This also applies to individuals within a motor vehicle, from a motor vehicle, or at a motor vehicle, or near any person, or group of people, or at any building, home, or facility, whether occupied or not.
- Any sworn officer of the Clarksville Police Department shall have the authority to issue citations alleging a violation of any part of this section and citing violators to city court. Upon a finding that a violation has been committed, the city court shall impose a fine of $50 and court costs.