Livonia, MI Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Off-window fine
- $1,000.00 civil fine per violation
- Portion to police
- $500.00 of each fine
- Allowed window
- After 11 a.m. on set holidays only
- Minor sale fine
- Up to $500.00
Summary
Livonia confines consumer fireworks to specific holiday windows, New Year's, Memorial Day weekend, June 29 through July 5, and Labor Day weekend, after 11 a.m. Igniting them outside those windows draws a $1,000 civil fine, half of which funds Livonia police enforcement.
No person shall ignite, discharge or use consumer fireworks within the city, except this prohibition shall not preclude any person from the ignition, discharge and use of consumer fireworks on the following days after 11:00 a.m.: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 29 to July 4 until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days.4.July 5, if that date is a Friday or Saturday, until 11:45 p.m.5.The Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Labor Day until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days.B.A person who violates this section of the ordinance shall pay a civil fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), and no other fine or sanction, for each violation. The amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) from every fine shall be paid to the Livonia Police Department for their enforcement of this ordinance.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 64 | Zoning: Supplement 3).
Full Breakdown
each day. Outside those dates and hours, any use is banned citywide. 00 of every fine collected go to the Livonia Police Department to fund enforcement of the ordinance. 00. 030 lets the city council permit fireworks for pest control, agricultural use, or public displays by approved organizations, consistent with Michigan's Public Act 256 of 2011.
Violations & Fines
Using consumer fireworks outside the permitted holiday windows is a straight civil fine of $1,000.00 per violation under Section 8.52.020(B), with no jail time or other sanction attached, and $500.00 of each collected fine is earmarked for Livonia Police Department enforcement. Selling to a minor, using while impaired, or igniting on another's property without permission are separate state civil infractions carrying fines up to $500.00 each under Sections 8.52.021, 8.52.025 and 8.52.028.
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Sources & Official References
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