MICHIGAN LAWS

Michigan passed new fireworks laws a few years back -- so let’s just brush up on what you need to know from LARA:

The bills introduced in the Michigan Senate aim to prevent a dangerous dog attack before it happens.

Michigan lawmakers are advancing a package of bills that would ban most cell phone use while driving, as well as increase penalties for doing so.

For thousands of Michiganders, it’s the opportunity for a better life.

DETROIT – Braving the cold to clear everything off your vehicle in the winter can be a pain, but if you don’t get all of the snow off, you’re breaking the law. According to Michigan law, a driver's vision cannot be impaired by an object, including snow and ice, that obstructs sight and a vehicle's rear window cannot be obstructed unless there are two mirrors that allow the driver to see the road behind the vehicle. AdIn other words, if a vehicle is not cleared completely and snow or ice flies off while driving, it is illegal. Additionally, a vehicle's exterior lights should be cleaned off so the lights are the color and brightness required by law. When you haven’t had an ice scraper, what did you use to clear your car?

Michigan Gov. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP)LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed five Senate bills and two House bills into law Tuesday. “Every Michigander deserves access to clean water, especially during a global pandemic,” Whitmer said. House Bill 5481This bill amends Article 26A of the Occupational Code to align with recently enacted federal regulations concerning Appraisal Management Companies.

House Bill 5334 amends the Michigan Memorial Highway Act to designate the portion of US-10 in Warren Township in Midland County in honor of Corporal Casey P. Zylman. Senate Bill 132 amends the Michigan Memorial Highway Act to designate the portion of US-12 in Lenawee County in honor of Michigan State Trooper Rodger M. Adams. Senate Bill 432 amends the Michigan Strategic Fund Act to revise an exemption of certain property from taxes collected under the General Property Tax Act. Senate Bill 1066 amends the Michigan Strategic Fund Act to transfer and deposit $37.1 million from the Michigan Film Promotion Fund to the state’s general fund for fiscal year (FY) 2019-20. The bills would have amended the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act to make it easier and cheaper for for-profit property finders to get access to Michigander’s private data.

Hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents may be eligible to have their criminal record expunged under new laws, according to the state. How it worksMichigan residents who have committed certain crimes can file an application to have their criminal record expunged. Instead of waiting for automatic expungement, individuals seeking to have a serious misdemeanor or felony conviction set aside can submit an application after five years. Individuals seeking to have more than one felony conviction set aside can submit an application after seven years. Individuals cannot have more than two felony convictions or four misdemeanor convictions set aside during their lifetime.

Michigans Fireworks Safety Act of 2011 (Public Act 256) was amended in December 2018, giving local government entities villages, townships, and cities the right to restrict the days and times for their residents to use consumer fireworks by enacting a local ordinance. In Michigan, consumer fireworks must meet Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards. It is illegal to ignite fireworks on public property (including streets and sidewalks), school property, church property, or another persons property without their express permission. Keep people and pets out of range before lighting fireworks. NEVER:Buy fireworks packaged in brown paper or use unlabeled fireworks they are for professional use only.