Michigan Fireworks

Michigan law allows consumer fireworks (devices that meet federal CPSC rules and are listed in APA Standard 87-1, sections 3.1.2, 3.1.3 or 3.5), low-impact fireworks (ground and handheld sparkling devices) and novelties such as toy caps, flitter sparklers, toy snakes and smoke devices (MCL 28.452(f), (n), (w)). Homemade fireworks and display fireworks are not consumer fireworks. You may not ignite them on public, school or church property or another person's property without express permission, or while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance (MCL 28.462).

Consumer fireworks are sold in Michigan by retailers holding a state consumer fireworks certificate, from permanent stores or temporary locations such as tents and stands (MCL 28.454). Local ordinances may limit the hours of use outside the protected holiday windows in MCL 28.457.

In Michigan no permit is needed to buy or set off consumer fireworks; sellers need an annual state consumer fireworks certificate (MCL 28.454). Use is not allowed on public, school or church property or another person's property without express permission, and local ordinances may limit hours outside the protected holiday windows.