The bill amends the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act by updating regulations related to the sale and use of consumer fireworks. Key changes include the requirement for retail locations to comply with specific fire safety standards, including the installation of fire suppression systems in permanent buildings, effective December 28, 2018. Retailers must also provide a notice with each purchase detailing the permitted times for the ignition and use of fireworks, and they are subject to civil fines for non-compliance. Additionally, the bill clarifies that local governments can enact ordinances regulating the ignition and use of consumer fireworks, but not their sale or distribution.

Furthermore, the bill allows local units of government to impose civil fines for violations of their ordinances and mandates that a portion of these fines be remitted to local law enforcement. It also introduces provisions for local governments with larger populations to regulate temporary structures used for fireworks sales, ensuring that such regulations do not impede the storage and distribution of fireworks by certified retailers. New requirements for signage at retail locations and the manner in which retailers must notify consumers about fireworks usage are also established.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 28.455, 28.457