MI HB5784

Prohibits the sale, ignition, discharge, and use of consumer fireworks in counties with a population of 600,000 or more unless a local unit of government enacts an ordinance allowing these activities.

Allows local units of government with populations of 50,000 or more, or located in counties with populations of 750,000 or more, to regulate consumer fireworks use between midnight and 8 a.m., or 1 a.m. and 8 a.m. on New Year's Day.

Permits smaller local units of government (population under 50,000 in counties under 750,000) to regulate consumer fireworks use only between 1 a.m. and 8 a.m.

Prohibits local ordinances from regulating fireworks sales, storage, transportation, or distribution, and prevents regulation of consumer fireworks use on the day before, day of, or day after national holidays, except as specified for larger jurisdictions.

Limits penalties for ordinance violations to civil fines of no more than $500.00 per violation with no other sanctions permitted; takes effect 90 days after enactment.