Fireworks: Dearborn vs Westland
How do fireworks rules compare between Dearborn, MI and Westland, MI?
Dearborn and Westland have similar restriction levels.
Dearborn, MI
Wayne County
Dearborn follows Michigan PA 256 of 2011 as amended by PA 65 of 2018 allowing consumer fireworks only on 12 designated holidays, with local restrictions limiting use between 11 pm and 8 am otherwise.
View full Dearborn rules →Westland, MI
Wayne County
Westland follows Michigan PA 256 of 2011 as amended by PA 65 of 2018, allowing consumer fireworks only on 12 designated holidays and adjacent days during set hours.
View full Westland rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Dearborn | Westland |
|---|---|---|
| State law | PA 256 of 2011, PA 65 of 2018 | PA 256 of 2011 / PA 65 of 2018 |
| Permitted days | 12 holidays per year | - |
| Cutoff time | 11:45 pm most holidays | - |
| Age minimum | 18 years old | - |
| Violation fine | 500 dollars civil infraction | - |
| Allowed days | - | 12 national holidays plus adjacent days |
| Typical hours | - | 11 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. |
| Fine | - | Up to 1,000 dollars |
| Banned locations | - | Public, school, others property |
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Dearborn FAQ
Can I set off fireworks on July 3 in Dearborn?
Yes. June 29 through July 4 are permitted days under state law with a local 11:45 pm cutoff.
Are bottle rockets legal in Michigan?
Yes, consumer-grade 1.4G fireworks including bottle rockets, Roman candles, and aerials are legal on permitted days for adults 18 and over.
Westland FAQ
Can I light fireworks on the Fourth of July in Westland?
Yes. Consumer fireworks are allowed June 29 through July 4 from 11 a.m. to 11:45 p.m., and on July 5 from 11 a.m. to 11:45 p.m., per state law.
What about other days of the year?
Outside the designated holiday windows fireworks are prohibited and violations carry fines up to 1,000 dollars.
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