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FIREWORKS DISPLAY

 

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Merry Lake POA has no official firework presentation.

Merry Lake has no involvement with the fireworks displays that occur on the lake around the 4th of July.  It is done by private parties on private property.  

 

 

WHAT TYPE OF FIREWORKS ARE LEGAL IN MICHIGAN?

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CONSUMER FIREWORKS:

  • Roman Candles

  • Bottle Rockets

  • Missile Type Rockets

  • Aerials

  • Reloadable Shell Devices

  • Firecrackers

  • Helicopters/Aerial Spinners

  • Single Tube Device w/Report

NOVELTY ITEMS:

  • Sparklers

  • Snaps

  • Popppers

  • Snakes

LOW IMPACT FIREWORKS:

  • Ground Sparkling Devices

  • Ground Based or Handheld Sparklers

  • Ground Sparkling Devices

  • Smoke Devices

DISPLAY FIREWORKS:

  • Public Fireworks Shows Organized By Professionals

WHEN CAN I SHOOT OFF FIREWORKS?

The new law, House Bill 5939, has significantly reduced the number of days one can shoot off unrestricted fireworks, from 30 to 12. Previous legislature stated that a local government can enact an ordinance to regulate the use of consumer fireworks on the day of, or the days before and after a national holiday. Exceptions are made for larger cities or larger cities and towns in larger counties, between 1 a.m. and 8 a.m. on New Year's Day. Smaller cities can regulate fireworks displays between 1 a.m. and 8 a.m.

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However, the bill states that local governments cannot regulate consumer fireworks on the following dates:

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  • Dec. 31 until 1 a.m. on Jan. 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.

 

Those who violate the ordinance created by a community will receive a fine of $1,000 for each offense. The ordinance must provide for the remittance of $500 of the fine collected under the ordinance to the local law enforcement agency responsible for enforcement.

CAN I DISPLAY FIREWORKS ANYWHERE?

No, a person cannot light fireworks on public property, such as schools, churches, or the property of another person without their permission. Those who violate the law can pay a fine as much as $500. 

IMPORTANT:  

A person is prohibited from using fireworks while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of the two.

A $1,000 fine may be issued for those who violate the law.

*For more information, please visit:  http://www.michigan.gove/lara

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