Michigan State Fireworks Laws
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MICHIGAN CONSUMER FIREWORKS |
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Specifically permitted |
All consumer fireworks meeting CPSC criteria as defined in APA Std. 87-1 sections 3.1.2, 3.1.3 and 3.5 and ground & handheld sparkling devices. |
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Retail location |
Retail location must satisfy NFPA 101, NFPA 1124. Fireworks safety fee imposed on sales. The Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs' Bureau of Fire Services must review and approve the location. |
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LICENSING |
Certificate to sell retail consumer fireworks required. Fee $600-$1000 per location. Expires April 30 the year after issued. |
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Insurance |
During periods when fireworks are sold, insurance in an amount of $10,000,000 per occurrence must be held and maintained. |
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Age to purchase |
18 years of age. (Also the purchaser cannot be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.) |
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Use restrictions |
Cannot be used on public or private property unless express permission is obtained. |
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DISPLAY FIREWORKS |
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Display permit |
Apply to local governing body. NFPA 1123 applies to the display. |
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Insurance |
Required; amount determined by local authorities. |
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Operator |
No license specifically required in state law, local authorities may rule on competency and qualifications of operator. |
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MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION |
NFPA 1124 storage regulations for consumer fireworks adopted by reference and modified. |
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ENFORCING AUTHORITY |
State Fire Marshal 3101 Technology Boulevard, Suite H Lansing, Michigan 48910 LARA/Bureai of Fire Services Fire Marshall Division P.O. Box 30700 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517) 373-7441 Fax: 332-1427 Email for consumer fireworks applications/certificate holders: fireworks@michigan.gov |
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LAW NUMBER |
Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. §§ 28.451 - 28.471; Mich. Admin. Code r. §§ 29.2901 - 29.2929 |
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