COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Michigan Fireworks Safety Act allows residents to legally discharge consumer-grade pyrotechnics, but local municipalities retain the authority to strictly regulate the exact dates and times of their use.
Under state law, individual cities cannot entirely ban fireworks during a window that encompasses June 29 through July 4.
On these designated days, the state permits the use of aerial fireworks, firecrackers, and Roman candles, but restricts their discharge exclusively to private property with the owner’s explicit permission.
It remains entirely illegal to ignite fireworks on public property, including city streets, sidewalks, and public parks, or to operate them while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
In the City of Coldwater and throughout Branch County, local authorities aggressively enforce these restrictions to protect neighborhoods and public property.
According to the Coldwater Public Safety Department, fireworks are strictly limited to the hours between 11:00 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. during the authorized June 29 to July 4 time period.
Police routinly patrol residential neighborhoods during the holiday week to handle noise and safety complaints.
Violators who ignite fireworks outside of this legal timeframe, or who set them off on public property, could face a civil infraction and hefty fines of up to $1,000 per violation.
Residents looking to stay compliant can review the official regulations listed on the https://www.coldwater.org/249/Legal-Fireworks-in-Michigan.
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