The commission of Grand Rapids has passed a regulation that approved lowering the fines for illegal fireworks lighting, it also caused huge controversy among the public.
Under the old laws, people who set off fireworks illegally could be fined up to $500, but the new one makes the fine much more lower, $50 for the first time, $100 for the second time and $200 for the third time. Officials from the government says that this measure will make the fines more in line with other ordinance violations, but people worries that it will encourage more illegal lighting and people will have to suffer more loud noises in the evening.
State Lawmakers legalized louder, more powerful fireworks in Michigan in late 2011. Local governments can regulate some fireworks use.
