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fireworks violations
Coverage of fireworks violations in the Nexus archive.
- Sterling Heights residents hit with $22K in fireworks fines over Fourth of July weekend
Sterling Heights residents accumulated over $22,000 in fines for illegal firework use during the Fourth of July weekend, with 38 violations issued for misuse. City leaders argue state law restricts local control over fireworks, prompting calls for stricter regulations and fewer approved days. A new online complaint tool was launched to report fireworks issues to state lawmakers.