Politics & Government

Farmington Fireworks Ordinance Goes On the Books

City attorney Thomas Schultz said they might revisit the issue if lawmakers make changes to the state's new fireworks law.

While officials aren't sure where Michigan's new fireworks law is headed, they gave final approval Monday to a local ordinance that complies with it. 

The ordinance, which was introduced on July 16, restricts the use of consumer fireworks – like bottle rockets, roman candles and firecrackers – to days now allowed under Michigan Public Act 256. New this year, the state law bans cities from restricting fireworks on 10 federal holidays, along with the day before and the day after each holiday.

Mayor Tom Buck said some of the feedback that came to him had to do with whether three days was enough for the 4th of July holiday, depending on what day of the week the holiday is celebrated. 

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"You might get an opportunity to revisit this," city attorney Thomas Schultz said, noting a committee of state lawmakers plan to review issues raised by the new law. "If they give you more days, we'll certainly bring this back."


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