South Carolina State Fireworks Laws

SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically permitted	Items meeting requirements of the CPSC except those noted below.
Specifically prohibited	Small rockets less than ½” in diameter and 3” long.
Age to purchase and sell	Salesperson’s minimum age – 16 years. Covered fused required. 16 years, unless accompanied by parent.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display Permit	Apply to State Fire Marshal at least 15 working days before show. Map and copy of insurance policy required. Material must be purchased from SC licensed firm.
Insurance	Required, $500,000 minimum
Operator	Certification by State Fire Marshal required. Must pass written test and submit notarized evidence of participation in a minimum of 6 shows, plus a statement from a SC licensed display company attesting to applicant’s experience. Minimum age requirement: 18 for assistants, 21 for operators. Recertification class and license renewal required every 2 years.
MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION	Safe storage areas and construction requirements specified in law and regulations posted on OSFM website.
LICENSING	State Board of Pyrotechnic Safety License required annually. All businesses in SC must obtain a SC Retail Sales Tax License before obtaining a SC Retail Fireworks License. You must apply to the SC Dept of Revenue for your Retail Sales Tax License. Pyro Fees: Manufacture License $2000 Wholesaler License $1250 Jobber $500 Retail Permit $200 Temporary Retail $100 Display Magazine $100 Wholesalers may sell only to licensed retailers or jobbers. Retailers may buy only from licensed wholesaler or jobbers.
ENFORCING AUTHORITY	Use and Transportation State Fire Marshal 141 Monticello Trail Columbia, SC 29203 Phone: 803-896-9800 Fax: 803-896-9806 Sales, Storage, and Licensing State Board of Pyrotechnic Safety 141 Monticello Trail Columbia, SC 29203 Phone: 803-896-9800 Fax: 803-896-9806
LAW NUMBER	SC LLR Office of the State Fire Marshal Subarticle 6, 71-8305; SC LLR Board of Pyrotechnic Safety Article 7, 71-7405; Act 196, Chapter 56, Title 40 SC 1976 Code; SC 1976 Code, Title 23, Chap 9; Title 39, Chap 43, Div of General Services Chap 19-405. 1//405.9

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