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MI SB0563
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits selling, possessing, or igniting sky lanterns, and prohibits releasing ignited sky lanterns.
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Requires sellers of consumer fireworks to verify purchaser age using valid identification (driver's license, state ID, military ID, passport, or other photographic ID).
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Increases penalties for selling consumer fireworks to minors to up to $500 for first violation and up to $1,000 for second or subsequent violations, with 90-day suspension of seller's consumer fireworks certificate for repeat violations.
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Prohibits discharging, igniting, or using consumer or low-impact fireworks while under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or both.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon Senate Bill 562 also being enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Fire; other; use or sale of sky lanterns; prohibit. Amends sec. 12 of 2011 PA 256 (MCL 28.462). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0562'15
Environmental protection: other
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Regulatory Reform
10/14/2015