Lansing, MI Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Manufacturing
- Prohibited anywhere in city
- Unlicensed use fine
- $1,000 per violation
- Exempt dates
- State holiday windows, MCL 28.457
- Display license
- City Clerk, 30 business days notice
Summary
Lansing bans manufacturing fireworks in the city and requires a license to ignite consumer fireworks outside specific holiday windows set by state law, enforced by the Fire Marshal.
(a)Fireworks shall not be manufactured in the City.(b)No person shall ignite, discharge, or use consumer fireworks in the City without a license, except: after 11:00 a.m. on the following days and in compliance with 2018 Public Act 635, being MCL 28.457:(1)December 31 until 1:00 a.m. on January 1.(2)The Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Memorial Day until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days.(3)June 19 until 11:45 p.m.(4)June 29 to July 4 until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days.(5)July 5, if that date is a Friday or Saturday, until 11:45 p.m.(6)The Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Labor Day until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days. (Ord. No. 1182, § 1, 12-10-12; Ord. No. 1185, § 1, 7-29-13; Ord. No. 1250, § 1, 6-24-19; Ord. No. 1333, § 1, 5-19-25)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 64).
Full Breakdown
Under Lansing Codified Ordinances § 1615.02, fireworks may not be manufactured anywhere in the city, and no one may ignite, discharge, or use consumer fireworks without a license except during windows Michigan's Fireworks Safety Act (MCL 28.457) sets aside. New Year's Eve into January 1, the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, June 19, and June 29 through July 5 when that date falls on a Friday or Saturday. Public displays of larger fireworks require a separate City Clerk license under § 1615.03. The Fire Marshal and fire inspectors enforce the chapter within Lansing city limits.
Violations & Fines
Unlicensed discharge under § 1615.02(b) draws a $1,000 civil-infraction fine per violation, with $500 remitted to the Police Department budget; other Chapter 1615 violations top out at $500 plus costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What if I want a public fireworks display?
Sources & Official References
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