Politics & Government

State Law Now Allows Labor Day Fireworks, Too

Fireworks can be used the day before, day of and day after a national holiday. Do you agree?

While Labor Day may not be considered a "fireworks holiday" by everyone, it is one of 10 national holidays on which the use of these colorful explosives is permitted by Michigan law.

Under , residents can ignite, discharge and use consumer fireworks the day before, day of and day after a national holiday. 

Although , which was designed to increase revenue to the state and encourage citizens to buy consumer fireworks in Michigan rather than in neighboring states, the law has been neither revised nor repealed to date.

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Lawmakers have, however, started to review the law that removed the state ban on bottle rockets, aerial cakes, Roman candles and firecrackers.

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