(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
ACT. The Michigan Fireworks Safety Act, MCL 28.451 et seq.
CONSUMER FIREWORKS. Fireworks devices that are designed to produce visible effects by combustion, that are required to comply with the construction, chemical composition, and labeling regulations promulgated by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission under 16 CFR parts 1500 and 1507, and that are listed in APA Standard 87-1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, or 3.5. CONSUMER FIREWORKS do not include low-impact fireworks.
LOW-IMPACT FIREWORKS. Ground and handheld sparkling devices as that phrase is defined under APA standard 87-1, 3.1, 3.1.1.1 to 3.1.1.8, and 3.5.
(B) Prohibitions. A person shall not ignite, discharge, or use consumer fireworks within the City, except this section does not prohibit the ignition, discharge or use of consumer fireworks on the following days after 11:00 a.m.:
(1) December 31 until 1:00 a.m. on January 1;
(2) The Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Memorial Day until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days;
(3) June 29 to July 4 until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days;
(4) July 5, if that date is a Friday or Saturday, until 11:45 p.m.;
(5) The Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Labor Day until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days.
(C) 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.
(D) A person shall not use consumer fireworks or low-impact fireworks while under the influence of alcoholic liquor, or controlled substance, or a combination thereof.
(E) A person shall not recklessly endanger the life, health, safety, or property of another person by the ignition, discharge, or use of consumer fireworks.
(F) Violations and penalties. A violation of this section shall be a municipal civil infraction with a fine of $1,000 for each violation of the section and no other fine or sanction. $500 of the fine collected under this section shall be remitted to the local law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing this section, which is the Department of Public Safety.
(Ord. 668-09-13, passed 9-3-13; Am. Ord. 679-09-14, passed 9-2-14; Am. Ord. 744-07-19, passed 7-15-19)