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Fireworks Safety Tips for Consumers

Fireworks Safety Tips for Consumers

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Fireworks Safety Information for Michiganders

When can I legally shoot fireworks?

Pursuant to the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act (PA 256 of 2011): Michiganders can legally discharge 1.4G consumer fireworks on the following days after 11am:

 

  • December 31 until 1 a.m. on January 1.
  • The Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Memorial Day until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days.
  • June 29 to July 4 until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days.
  • July 5, if that date is a Friday or Saturday, until 11:45 p.m.
  • The Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Labor Day until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days.

 

A local unit of government may enact an ordinance regulating the ignition, discharge, and use of consumer fireworks, including, but not limited to, an ordinance prescribing the hours of the day or night during which a person may ignite, discharge, or use consumer fireworks. However, those ordinances do not apply to the above dates and times. Check with your local jurisdiction if you have questions about your local ordinances regarding fireworks.

 

Where can I legally discharge fireworks?

MCL 28.462 states that a person shall not ignite, discharge, or use consumer fireworks on public property, school property, church property, or the property of another person without that organization's or person's express permission to use those fireworks on those premises.

 

Where can Michiganders buy fireworks?

Michiganders over the age of 18 can buy fireworks from licensed retailers throughout the state. Buying from licensed locations ensures that you are buying safe, insured products. Licensed retailers at both tents and brick and mortar stores are required to display their licenses for the current year.

 

What are some general safety tips for using fireworks?

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (cpsc.gov/fireworks) offers the following guidelines for safety:

 

  • Never allow young children to handle fireworks, including sparklers. Sparklers burn at 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Make sure the fireworks are labeled for consumer (not professional) use
  • Never use fireworks while impaired by alcohol or drugs
  • Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy, in case of fire or other mishap
  • Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly
  • Never try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Soak them with water and throw away
  • Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse
  • Never point or throw fireworks (including sparklers) at anyone
  • After fireworks complete their burning, to prevent a trash fire, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding the device

 

Consumer Recall Information

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls

         Search "FIREWORKS" or download the CPSC Recall App

 

Examples of Legal Fireworks in Michigan

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