Farmington Hills Police Department Reminds Residents About City's Fireworks Ordinance

(CBS DETROIT) - Police are reminding residents in Farmington Hills about the city's current fireworks ordinance.

Starting on June 29, fireworks can be discharged from 11 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. every day through the night of Monday, July 4, 2022.

Here are some rules for residents to keep in mind:

It is illegal to use fireworks while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and fireworks
Fireworks cannot be discharged from parks, roadways, or other public property
Written permission must be obtained to fire off fireworks from private property

In addition to this, city officials say if the Fire Chief puts a firework ban in place due to dry conditions, it is unlawful for residents to discharge fireworks.

If an individual is issued a violation for discharging fireworks when a ban is in place, they could face a $1,000 fine for each violation.