The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter,
shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them:
ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
That term as defined in Section 1d of the Michigan Vehicle
Code, being Public Act No. 300 of 1949 (MCLA § 257.1, et
seq.).
APA STANDARD 87-1
2001 APA Standard 87-1, standard for construction and approval
for transportation of fireworks, novelties, and theatrical pyrotechnics,
as published by the American Pyrotechnics Association of Bethesda,
Maryland.
CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Fireworks that are designed to produce visible effects by
combustion, that are required to comply with the construction, chemical
composition, and labeling regulations promulgated by the United States
Consumer Product Safety Commission under 16 CFR parts 1500 and 1507,
as amended, and that are listed in APA Standard 87-1: 3.1.2, 3.1.3,
or 3.5. Consumer fireworks do not include low-impact fireworks.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
That term as defined in section 8b of the Michigan Vehicle
Code, being Public Act No. 300 of 1949 (MCL 257.1, et seq.).
FIREWORKS
Any composition or device, except a starting pistol, a flare
gun, or a flare, designed for the purpose of producing visible or
audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation.
LOW-IMPACT FIREWORKS
"Ground and handheld sparkling devices" as that phrase is
defined in APA standard 87-1: 3.1, 3.1.1.1 to 3.1.1.8, and 3.5.
MINOR
An individual who is less than 18 years of age.
A minor shall not possess, ignite, discharge, or use consumer
fireworks.
If a law enforcement officer determines that a violation of
this chapter has occurred, the officer may seize the consumer fireworks
as evidence of the violation.
Nothing contained within this chapter shall be construed to
relieve a person of any duties and obligations imposed under any local,
state, or federal laws, rules, regulations, licenses, or permit requirements.
Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be
responsible for a municipal civil infraction with a civil fine of
$1,000 for each violation of the article. $500 of the fine collected
under the chapter shall be remitted to the local law enforcement agency
responsible for enforcing the chapter.