Amends TCA Section 68-104-211.

Under present law, items of fireworks that are to be used for public display only and that are otherwise prohibited for sale or use within this state include display shells designed to be fired from mortars and display set pieces defined as 1.3G fireworks or display fireworks in the regulations of the United States DOT for transportation of explosive and other dangerous articles. Present law requires public displays to be performed only under competent supervision, and after the persons or organizations making the displays have applied for and received a permit for displays issued by the state fire marshal. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS Present law requires applications for permits for public displays to be made in writing at least 10 days in advance of the proposed display, and to show that the proposed display is to be so located and supervised that it is not hazardous to property and that it will not endanger human lives. However, present law authorizes the fire marshal to accept applications and issue permits for public displays within the 10-day window and charge the applicant, in addition to the regular permit fee, an expedited permit fee, to be established by rule but not to exceed twice the amount of the regular permit fee, for the issuance of an expedited public display permit. This bill revises the above provisions by removing the requirement that the application is made at least 10 days in advance of the proposed display. This bill also requires the state fire marshal to accept an application, regardless of when the application is submitted, and approve a permit for public display if all other requirements of law, and the safety requirements provided by law, have been met.