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MI SB0199
Bill
AI Summary
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Changes language from "shall not" to "may" to allow local units of government to enact ordinances regulating the sale, display, storage, transportation, or distribution of fireworks previously prohibited under the act.
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Permits local units of government to enact ordinances regulating the ignition, discharge, and use of consumer fireworks, including hours of operation.
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Removes restrictions that previously prohibited local ordinances from regulating fireworks use on the day before, day of, or day after national holidays.
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Eliminates previous population-based distinctions (50,000+ and 750,000+ population thresholds) that determined which localities could regulate fireworks during specific holiday hours.
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Eliminates the $500 maximum civil fine limitation for violations of local fireworks ordinances.
Legislative Description
Fireworks; other; local unit of government's authority under the fireworks safety act; expand. Amends sec. 7 of 2011 PA 256 (MCL 28.457).
Local government: other
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
2/28/2017