In 2007 the City of Plymouth passed an ordinance pertaining to the use of CONSUMER FIREWORKS within the city limits.
The ordinance limits the purchase of consumer fireworks to persons who are at least 18 years of age. A person less than 18 years of age shall only possess or use fireworks when an adult is present to supervise.
The use of consumer fireworks can only be used on the user’s personal property; or the property of someone who has consented to the use of fireworks on their property. Fireworks and be used at a location authorized by a special permit as a special discharge location, which is defined under the policies of the State Fire Marshal.
Consumer fireworks may not be used, ignited, or discharged within the corporate limits of the City of Plymouth except between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 2 hours after sunset on June 29, June 30, July 1, July 2, July 3, July 5, July 6, July 7, July 8 and July 9. On July 4th consumer fireworks can be used between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight. The city ordinance also allows fireworks between the hours of 10:00 a.m. on December 31 and 1:00 a.m. on January 1.
Retailers may not sell consumer fireworks within the City of Plymouth until the retailer has met all pertinent requirements and has obtained a certificate of compliance from the State Fire Marshal.
The penalty for any violations of this city ordinance shall be a fine of $100 per violation. Each day of such unlawful activity as is prohibited herein shall be deemed a separate offense.
