Oakland County, MI Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- State Statute
- MCL 28.451-28.471 (Michigan Fireworks Safety Act)
- Local Authority
- MCL 28.457(2) - municipalities may restrict
- Protected Window (July)
- June 29 - July 4, 11 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
- Protected NYE
- December 31, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. January 1
- Mandatory Fine
- $1,000 civil fine per violation
- Property Restriction
- Own property, with permission elsewhere
Summary
Under the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act (MCL 28.451-28.471), consumer fireworks are legal statewide but Oakland County cities and townships may restrict use except on certain protected dates. MCL 28.457 requires that local ordinances allow consumer fireworks after 11 a.m. on specific holiday windows including June 29 - July 4 (until 11:45 p.m.), and imposes a mandatory $1,000 civil fine for violations.
A local unit of government may enact an ordinance regulating the ignition, discharge, and use of consumer fireworks ... An ordinance enacted under subsection (2) shall impose a civil fine of $1,000.00 for each violation of the ordinance and shall provide that $500.00 of the fine collected ... shall be remitted to the local law enforcement agency that issued the citation.
Full Breakdown
471) permits the sale and use of consumer fireworks statewide. m. m. 457(5) requires that any local ordinance enacted under subsection (2) impose a civil fine of $1,000 per violation, with $500 of the fine remitted to the local law enforcement agency. Most Oakland County communities (Royal Oak Chapter 345, Troy, Farmington Hills) have adopted the maximum permissible restriction, banning consumer fireworks except during the state-protected windows. Fireworks may only be discharged on the user's own property, with permission on someone else's property, or with permission on public property; discharge is prohibited while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.
Violations & Fines
Civil fine of $1,000 per violation under MCL 28.457(5) when a municipality has adopted a local ordinance. $500 of each fine is remitted to local law enforcement. Discharge while intoxicated is a misdemeanor. Use of unlicensed display fireworks is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and $500 fine, or both.
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Sources & Official References
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