Prohibited Acts; Exceptions
Ignition, discharge, and use of consumer fireworks.
1. A person shall not ignite, discharge, or use consumer fireworks except on the following days after 11 am:
a) December 31 until 1 a.m. on January 1.
b) The Saturday and Sunday immediately proceeding Memorial Day until 11:45 p.m.on each of those days.
c) June 29 to July 4 until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days.
d) July 5, if that date is a Friday or Saturday, until 11:45 p.m.
e) The Saturday and Sunday immediately proceeding Labor Day until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days.
2. A person shall not ignite, discharge, or use consumer fireworks if the environmental concerns based on the Department of Natural Resources fire division criteria are elevated to extreme fire conditions or if the environmental concerns based on the department of natural resourced.Fire division criteria are elevated to very high for 72 consecutive hours and the commanding officer of the fire department, in consultation with the department of natural resources, enforces a no burning restriction that includes a ban on the ignition, discharge, and use of consumer fireworks. If no burning restriction is instituted under this section, the commanding officer of the fire department enforcing the restriction shall ensure that adequate notice of the restriction is provided to the public.
Possession of consumer fireworks by a minor.
A minor shall not possess,ignite,discharge,or use consumer fireworks.
Prohibited conduct.
1. A person shall not ignite, discharge,or use consumer fireworks on public property, school property,church property,or the property of another person without that organization’s or person’s express permission to use those consumer fireworks on those premises.
2. A person shall not use consumer fireworks or low-impact fireworks while under the influence of alcoholic liquor, a controlled substance,or a combination thereof.
Determination of violation; seizure.
If a law enforcement officer determines that a violation of this chapter has occurred, the officer may seize the consumer fireworks as evidence of the violation.
Local, state, and federal requirements.
Nothing contained within this chapter shall be construed to relieve a person of any duties and obligations imposed under any local,state,or federal laws, rules,regulations,licenses,or permit requirements.
Penalty.
Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be responsible for a municipal civil infraction with a civil fine of up to $1,000 for each violation of the article. Up to $500 of the fine collected under the chapter shall be remitted to the local law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing the chapter.
Please read/review the entire document for your safety here: 2019 City of Au Gres Fireworks Ordinance
State of Michigan – Fireworks: Know the New State Law and Your Local Ordinance
Do your part to prevent wildfires
Dry weather means a higher risk of accidentally starting a wildfire. Never launch fireworks toward forests or fields; dry grass or leaves could ignite. Dispose of used sparklers in a bucket of water.
Burn only wood in your campfire to avoid toxic fumes. When it’s time to put out the fire, thoroughly douse it with water, stir the ashes and douse again. Get more fire prevention tips and, if you plan to burn yard debris at home, get permission first at Michigan.gov/BurnPermit.