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Q.1
There are fireworks safety fees included in purchase of fireworks from retailers. What does this money go to?
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Local government inspections of fireworks retailers
Training of firefighters
Funding for local fireworks displays
Road maintenance
Q.2
What’s the fine for a retailer that sells fireworks to a minor in Michigan?
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$100
$500
$1,000
Nothing
Q.3
Without a permit, which of these places is legal to light off fireworks in Michigan?
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Private residence/property
Public parks
On bodies of water
All of the above
Q.4
Following Michigan’s firework law change in 2012 approximately how many new licensed retail locations opened across the state?
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200
700
1100
1500
Q.5
What’s the maximum punishment for someone who is found guilty of being under the influence of alcohol while lighting off fireworks? e.
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Nothing
5 Years in jail + No fine
Year in jail + $1,000 fine
90 days probation + $500 fine
Q.6
In the city of Ann Arbor what times can you light off fireworks on July 4?
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Anytime
8 a.m. to midnight
6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Never
Q.7
According to the state of Michigan Fire Marshal, which of these actions is a good idea?
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Eating burned marshmallows
Storing fireworks in a dark, humid space like a basement
Avoiding buying fireworks packaged in brown paper
Using sky lanterns when winds are more than 5 miles per hour
Q.8
Between 2000 and 2012 how many confirmed firework related deaths have occurred in the US?
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(According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission)
0
86
203
575
Q.9
In order to sell fireworks in Michigan, one must have a license and:
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Display an American flag at site of sale
Attend an annual training seminar
Hold a chemistry degree
Be a Michigan resident with physical mailing address
Q.10
According to a special 2012 study _____ percentage of fireworks-related injuries were sustained by males.
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(According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission)
95%
74%
39%
12%
Q.11
If you light a firework and find that it is a “dud,” the first thing you should do is:
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Try to relight it
Douse it with water
Allow it to cool down for 20 minutes
Cover it with sand
Q.12
Which of these are illegal in Michigan?
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Cherry Bombs
Sparklers
Fireworks louder than 200 decibels
Roman Candles
Q.13
BONUS: Which of these cities does not currently have an annual public fireworks display?
Mackinaw City
Kalamazoo
Holland
Ann Arbor
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