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MI HB4975
Bill
Status
6/8/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Yaroch
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AI Summary
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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.
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Maintains existing prohibition on using consumer fireworks on public, school, church, or others' property without express permission, with civil fines up to $500.
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Keeps restrictions on selling 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 suspension of seller's certificate for repeat offenses.
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Continues prohibition on discharging fireworks while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances with civil fines up to $1,000.
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Establishes $1,000 civil fine for violating smoking prohibitions near fireworks as specified in NFPA 1124 standards.
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 06/08/2021
6/9/2021