A bill to amend 2011 PA 256, entitled “Michigan fireworks safety act,” by amending sections 7 and 12 (MCL 28.457 and 28.462), section 7 as amended by 2018 PA 635 and section 12 as amended by 2019 PA 138.
The bill maintains that local governments cannot regulate the sale, display, storage, transportation, or distribution of fireworks but can enact ordinances to control the ignition, discharge, and use of consumer fireworks, including imposing time restrictions. It allows exceptions for certain holidays and includes provisions for densely populated areas. The bill sets a $2,000 civil fine for violations, with half going to local law enforcement, and outlines penalties for selling fireworks to minors, including fines up to $5,000 and potential suspension of the seller's fireworks certificate for repeat offenses. It also mandates age verification for purchasers, prohibits the use of fireworks on public or private property without permission, and addresses the use of temporary structures for fireworks sales. Additionally, it includes fines for using fireworks under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, violating smoking prohibitions near fireworks, and using fireworks in a manner that could harm livestock.
Co-sponsored by Sens.
Referred to the Committee on Local Government
