4th of july

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4th of july

Post by guest »

What kind of fireworks (if any) are illegal on the island these days.I havnt been on the island for the 4th of july since I was a kid.
gary

The Michigan Fireworks Law

Post by gary »

The Michigan Fireworks Law, MCL 750.243a, et seq,
prohibits the sale, possession, transportation and
use of most fireworksâ??such as firecrackers, bottle
rockets and roman candlesâ??without a permit.
The only fireworks devices allowed without a permit
are snap-pops and other toy trick noisemakers, toy
smoke devices, sparklers, flitter sparklers, flat
paper caps, cone and cylinder fountains that shoot
showers of sparks, and toy snakes. Signal flares,
blank cartridges and devices used by railroads for
signaling purposes are also exempt from the
Fireworks Law.
Township boards approve fireworks permits
It is the local governmental unitâ??s responsibility to
grant permits for fireworks displays and storage.
MCL 750.243b states that â??the township board of a
township, upon application in writing, on forms
provided by the Office of the State Marshal, may
grant a permit for the use of fireworks otherwise
prohibited by Section 243a, within their political
jurisdiction.â?￾ County governmental units are not
authorized to issue permits for fireworks use or
storage.
Any group or township resident age 18 or older
wishing to conduct a fireworks display must apply
to the local governmental unit for a permit for that
display. The applicant must provide proof of
financial responsibility in the form of a bond or an
insurance policy. The township board must determine
whether it will accept a bond or require an
insurance policy, and the amount of coverage.
Before issuing a permit, the township board must
evaluate the competency and qualifications of the
pyrotechnic operator. MCL 750.243b(5) states that
â??the local governing authority shall rule on the
competency and qualifications of operators of
pyrotechnic displays, as the operator has furnished
in his application form, and on the time, place and
safety aspects of the displays before granting
permits.â?￾
The Michigan State Police Fire Marshal Division will
supply application and permit form to local governments
only.
To obtain fireworks permit applications and
permit forms, contact the Michigan Townships
Association at (517) 321-6467.
To purchase copies of NFPA 1, 1123, 1124 and
1126, visit www.nfpa.org or call (800) 344-3555.
guest

Post by guest »

cant the island get a permit and then light off whatever type of fireworks that they want?

Rob
Chamber of Commerce

Post by Chamber of Commerce »

The fireworks display starts at dusk Mon. July 4. Parade is at 2:00. The law(s) re: fireworks etc. on Beaver Island are the same as the rest of the state. Best wishes from Beaver Island.

Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce
231 448-2505
www.beaverisland.org
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