Fireworks: Kentwood vs Wyoming
How do fireworks rules compare between Kentwood, MI and Wyoming, MI?
Kentwood has fewer restrictions than Wyoming.
Kentwood, MI
Kent County
Michigan Fireworks Safety Act (PA 256 of 2011), amended by PA 65 of 2018 (MCL §28.451 et seq.), legalized consumer-grade 1.4G fireworks statewide for adults 18+. Cities may restrict use OUTSIDE protected days — day before, day of, day after specified federal holidays (max ~30 days).
View full Kentwood rules →Wyoming, MI
Kent County
Wyoming regulates consumer fireworks under the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act (MCL 28.451+, as amended by PA 257 of 2018), which preempts a full local ban but lets cities restrict ignition to the day before, day of, and day after national holidays. Permitted windows include the Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, and New Year's Eve holiday clusters with use ending by 11:45 p.m. (1:00 a.m. for New Year's).
View full Wyoming rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Kentwood | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| State Law | - | MI Fireworks Safety Act MCL 28.451+ |
| Amended By | - | PA 257 of 2018 |
| July Window | - | Jun 29 - Jul 4, 11 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. |
| New Year | - | Dec 31, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Jan 1 |
| Prohibited Places | - | Public, school, church, others' land |
| Max Civil Fine | - | $1,000 per violation |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Kentwood FAQ
Can my Michigan city ban fireworks entirely?
No. State law preempts complete bans of consumer-grade 1.4G fireworks on the day before, day of, and day after eleven specified federal holidays. Outside those ~30 protected days, a city may restrict or ban use.
What time can I use fireworks on July 4?
Statewide law permits use until 11:45 PM on July 4 and adjacent protected days. Local ordinances cannot shorten these windows but may impose noise rules outside them.
What is the fine if I ignite on a non-protected day?
Up to $1,000 per violation under MCL §28.457 where the local government has adopted a restricting ordinance. State misdemeanor charges may also apply for use by minors or while intoxicated.
Wyoming FAQ
When are consumer fireworks legal in Wyoming, MI?
Under MCL 28.457(2) Wyoming may restrict use to the day before, day of, and day after specified holidays: New Year's Eve through 1 a.m. New Year's Day, Memorial Day weekend, June 29 through July 4 (plus July 5 if Friday or Saturday), and Labor Day weekend. Evening uses end by 11:45 p.m.
Can I set off fireworks in a Wyoming park or street?
No. The Michigan Fireworks Safety Act prohibits discharging consumer fireworks on public property (parks, streets, sidewalks), school property, church property, or anyone else's land without that owner's express permission.
What is the fine for illegal fireworks in Wyoming, MI?
MCL 28.457 authorizes civil fines of up to $1,000 per violation. Wyoming Public Safety officers may also seize illegal fireworks and refer repeat or commercial offenses for state prosecution.
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