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.
Michigan law preempts most local fireworks restrictions but PA 65 of 2018 gave cities like Dearborn authority to limit consumer fireworks to specific hours on 12 permitted days. In Dearborn, consumer-grade fireworks may be ignited on December 31 until 1 am January 1, the Saturday and Sunday before Memorial Day until 11:45 pm, June 29-July 4 until 11:45 pm, July 5 if on a Friday or Saturday until 11:45 pm, and the Saturday and Sunday before Labor Day until 11:45 pm. Use on private property only with owner consent is required. Discharge on public property, streets, school grounds, or church property is prohibited. Use while intoxicated carries enhanced penalties. Minors under 18 may not possess or ignite fireworks. Violators face civil fines starting at 500 dollars plus restitution for damage.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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