Michigan Statewide Rule

Michigan Fireworks Safety Act. Statewide Floor

Some RestrictionsApplies statewide across Michigan (2026)

Key Facts

Age restriction: 18+ to buy or ignite
Permitted fireworks: Consumer 1.4G allowed statewide
Amending law: PA 634 of 2018
Protected days: Set dates near four holidays
July 4 use: Allowed until 11:45 PM
Penalty: Up to $1,000 per violation

Last verified: August 21, 2026Source: Michigan Fireworks Safety Act (PA 256 of 2011)

Summary

Michigan's Fireworks Safety Act (PA 256 of 2011), significantly amended by PA 634 of 2018 (MCL 28.451 et seq.), legalizes consumer-grade 1.4G fireworks statewide for adults 18+. Local governments may restrict use except on specific protected dates around New Year's, Memorial Day, June 29-July 4, and Labor Day.

(1) Except as provided in this act, a local unit of government shall not enact or enforce an ordinance, code, or regulation pertaining to or in any manner regulating the sale, display, storage, transportation, or distribution of fireworks regulated under this act.

Source: Michigan Fireworks Safety Act (PA 256 of 2011)View official code

Full Breakdown

PA 256 of 2011 preempted local bans on consumer-grade 1.4G fireworks; PA 634 of 2018 rewrote the local-control rules. A city, village, township, or county may regulate the ignition, discharge, or use of consumer fireworks except after 11 a.m. on specific protected days: December 31 until 1 a.m., the Saturday and Sunday before Memorial Day, June 29 through July 4, July 5 when it falls on a Friday or Saturday, and the Saturday and Sunday before Labor Day, all until 11:45 p.m. On those days a local ordinance cannot bar use. A restricting ordinance imposes a civil fine of $1,000 per violation under MCL 28.457.

Violations & Penalties

On non-protected days where a local ordinance applies, the civil fine is $1,000 per violation under MCL 28.457. Use by a minor or while intoxicated is a state misdemeanor; improper retail sale can cost a LARA certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my Michigan city ban fireworks entirely?

No. State law bars local bans of consumer 1.4G fireworks on set protected dates around New Year's, Memorial Day, June 29-July 4, and Labor Day. Outside those days a city may restrict or ban use.

What time can I use fireworks on July 4?

Statewide law permits use until 11:45 p.m. from June 29 through July 4. A local ordinance cannot shorten these protected-day windows.

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 a minor or while intoxicated.

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