Fireworks By-law

Town By-law

This page highlights information contained within Midland's Fireworks By-law, based on frequently asked questions. For full information, please read the Fireworks By-law.  

By-law Number: 2024-33
Last Updated: 2024
Purpose: Regulates the sale and setting off of fireworks and pyrotechnic special effects.

Details

Purpose Regulates the sale and setting of fireworks and pyrotechnic special effects.


If you have a complaint about fireworks in Midland during business hours, please report to the town at service@midland.ca or 705-526-4275 x2255; staff will review it the following business day. After hours (evenings and weekends) please report to the OPP non-emergency number: 1-888-310-1122.

Discharging Consumer Fireworks

A Consumer Fireworks Permit is required to discharge consumer fireworks. No person shall discharge consumer fireworks except during the hours of 6pm and 11pm on the following days:

  • Victoria Day and Canada Day
  • Each of the seven days immediately preceding Victoria Day or Canada Day.
  • Each of the three days immediately following Victoria Day or Canada Day.
  • Any celebratory holidays with prior written approval from the Fire Chief or designate.

Selling Consumer Fireworks

A Consumer Fireworks Sales Permit is required to sell consumer fireworks in Midland. 

Display Fireworks, Pyrotechnic or Special Effects

A Display Fireworks, Pyrotechnic or Special Effects Permit is required to hold a display of pyrotechnic special effects in Midland.

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