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MI SB0355
Bill
Status
4/14/2021
Primary Sponsor
Sylvia Santana
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AI Summary
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Adds June 18 and 19 to the list of days when local governments cannot restrict fireworks use after 11 a.m., permitting use until 11:45 p.m. on those dates (in recognition of Juneteenth).
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Makes technical grammatical corrections to Section 7 of the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act by changing "pertaining" to "that pertains" and "regulating" to "that regulates."
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Preserves existing provisions allowing local units of government to regulate ignition, discharge, and use of consumer fireworks on all other dates, including hours restrictions.
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Maintains existing civil penalty structure of $1,000 per violation with $500 remitted to local law enforcement for ordinance violations.
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Bill is contingent on enactment of Senate Bill No. 74 of the 101st Legislature.
Legislative Description
Fireworks: use; use of fireworks on the days leading up to and after Juneteenth; allow. Amends sec. 7 of 2011 PA 256 (MCL 28.457). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0074'21
Fireworks: use
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Regulatory Reform
4/14/2021