(Michigan City, IN) - Michigan City Police are reminding the public the use of fireworks is restricted to certain days and times.

Police say fireworks can be used in Michigan City only from June 29 to July 3^rd from 5 p.m. until two hours after sunset.  July 4^th from 10 a.m. until midnight and July 5^th through July 9^th from 5 p.m. until two hours after sunset.

Police say the use of fireworks outside those parameters will be met with a $50 fine.  The fine is $100 for a second offense and $150 for a third offense.

Police say use of fireworks is only allowed by people 18 and over.