Senate Bill 562 Summary

• Amends the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act by updating definitions in section 2 (MCL 28.452) to reflect current industry standards and regulatory practices.

• Adds definition of "Sky lantern" as an unmanned, self-contained luminary device using a balloon for flight with an open flame or heat source while airborne.

• Capitalizes and updates organizational names including "Department of Interior," "Consumer Product Safety Commission," "National Fire Protection Association," and "Pyrotechnics Association" for proper formatting and clarity.

• Clarifies and expands definitions of fireworks categories including agricultural and wildlife fireworks, articles pyrotechnic, consumer fireworks, display fireworks, low-impact fireworks, novelties, and special effects.

• Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent on Senate Bill 563 of the 98th Legislature being enacted into law.