The State of Michigan allows consumer use of certain types of fireworks. Generally speaking, the light and sound displays you are probably used to -- that are shot off by professionals over your head in multi-color displays -- are illegal under Michigan's Fireworks Laws, at least without a permit from the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Consumer Use
The fireworks available for purchase and use by consumers in Michigan could be considered miniature or toy versions. They are generally ground based and much more limited in terms of noise and explosive power than their public-display counterparts. They include flat paper cups, toy noise makers, sparklers, flitter sparklers, cone and cylinder fountains, toy snakes and smoke devices.
Illegal Fireworks
All other types of fireworks are considered illegal and will subject you to a misdemeanor, including cherry bombs, comets (a star that shoots up 50-100 feet in the air), firecrackers, M-80s (and larger), bottle rockets, Roman candles (a long tube that shoots stars into the air), Silver Salutes (flash powder), torches, and wheel-type devices.
Surrounding States
Don’t expect any better luck in Ohio or Illinois; the two states are even more restrictive regarding fireworks than Michigan.
