MI HB5961

Requires persons selling consumer fireworks to annually obtain and maintain a consumer fireworks certificate from the department, with penalties for non-compliance including up to 2 years imprisonment and fines of $5,000 for first violation, $20,000 for second, and $40,000 for subsequent violations.

Sets certificate application requirements including submission by April 1 each year, listing of retail locations, and fees of $1,000 for permanent buildings or $600 for non-permanent structures (until January 1, 2014), along with copies of current sales tax licenses.

Establishes certificate validity from date of issue until April 30 of the following year, with renewal subject to confirmation of current sales tax license and proper payment of fireworks safety fees in the preceding year.

Beginning January 1, 2014, restricts consumer fireworks sales to permanent buildings or structures only, and requires permanent buildings to have fire suppression systems compliant with NFPA 1124 standards as of January 1, 2012.

Mandates retailers obtain and maintain public liability and product liability insurance coverage of at least $10,000,000 per occurrence during periods when consumer fireworks are sold, with civil fines up to $5,000 for non-compliance.