(Michigan City, IN) - With the Fourth of July quickly approaching, the Michigan City Police Department is reminding everyone that fireworks can only be discharged by a person 18 years of age or older and only during set dates and times outlined in city ordinance 54-231.

 

Fireworks can only be discharged within the corporate limits of Michigan City on the following dates and times:

 

June 29-July 3 from 5:00 P.M. until 2 hours after sunset.   July 4 from 10:00 A.M. until midnight. July 5 from 5:00 P.M. until 2 hours after sunset.  December 31st from 10:00 A.M. until 1:00 A.M. and January 1.

 

Police said anyone discharging fireworks outside of the set dates and times is subject to being cited.  The fines for firework related offenses are: $50 for the 1st offense.. $100 for the 2nd offense and $250 for the 3rd or additional offenses.

 

“Fireworks are fun to watch and a great way to celebrate the Fourth of July. However, they can also be dangerous and a nuisance to your neighbors and their pets. Please be considerate to others and abide by the ordinance regulating the use of fireworks,” police said.