Michigan Fireworks Safety
Act:
Effective January 1st,
2012, the Michigan
Fireworks Safety Act allows the sale and use of fireworks to consumers. Some examples are roman candles, bottle
rockets and other fireworks that leave the ground. For more information a list
of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act has been
released from the State of Michigan, Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs.
Michigan
Fireworks Safety Act of 2012 amended:
On June 12th
2013, the Michigan legislature amended the 2012 Fireworks Safety Act. The
proposal would allow any city, township or village to enact an ordinance
banning overnight "ignition, discharge or use" of consumer fireworks
on the day before or after a national holiday. Local units of government
already have the ability to limit usage on other days of the year. Smaller
communities (townships and villages) will be able to prohibit use from 1 a.m.
and 8 a.m. around all national holidays. A maximum civil fine of $500 could be imposed on
violators.
Check with your local municipality on the amendments approved for your specific community.
Information from the Consumer product Safety on Fireworks Safety:
Remember, fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burn and eye injuries. You can help us prevent fireworks-related injuries and deaths. How? By working with a national, state or local organization where you live to promote fireworks safety in your community.
Follow these safety tips when using fireworks:
- Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.
- Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays and that they could pose a danger to consumers.
- Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities. Parents don't realize that young children suffer injuries from sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees - hot enough to melt some metals.
- Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Back up to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks.
- Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully.
- Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
- Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap.
- Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.
- Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.
- After fireworks complete their burning, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding it to prevent a trash fire.
- Make sure fireworks are legal in your area before buying or using them.
Our children are our nation’s most valuable asset. They represent the bright future of our country and hold our hopes for a better nation. Our children are also the most vulnerable members of society. Protecting our children against the fear of crime and from becoming victims of crime must be a national priority.
