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MI HB5004

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/19/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Yaroch

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits igniting, discharging, or using consumer fireworks within 200 feet of property not owned or leased by the person using the fireworks without express permission from the property owner or lessee.

  • Clarifies language regarding the sale of consumer fireworks to minors, with civil fines of up to $1,000 for first violation and up to $2,500 for subsequent violations, plus 90-day certificate suspension for repeat offenders.

  • Prohibits discharging consumer or low-impact fireworks while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, with civil fines up to $1,000.

  • Establishes a $1,000 civil fine for violating smoking prohibitions near fireworks as specified in NFPA 1124 standards.

  • Prohibits using fireworks in a manner intended to harass, scare, or injure livestock.

Legislative Description

Fireworks: use; ignition, discharge, and use of fireworks; prohibit within 200 feet of property not owned or leased by person using the fireworks. Amends sec. 12 of 2011 PA 256 (MCL 28.462).

Explosives: fireworks

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/24/2019

9/24/2019

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform9/19/2019

Full Bill Text

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