South Dakota State Fireworks Laws

SOUTH DAKOTA CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically permitted	All fireworks that comply with CPSC regulations.
Specifically prohibited	All consumer fireworks made wholly or in part of dynamite, nitroglycerin, or giant powder. Specifically prohibits firecrackers
Sales & Selling Period	Permitted for sale June 27-July 5 Retailers must purchase from licensed wholesaler. Sale or use prohibited in Black Hills district or in any national or state forest or park. Sale from any vehicle prohibited. Salesperson’s minimum age 18 years. Special retail license for sales to out of state residents available.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display Permit	Apply to local authorities. Display must comply with NFPA 1123. Must purchase fireworks from a licensed wholesaler.
Insurance	None specifically required in state law.
Operator	No license specifically required in state law.
LICENSING	Apply to State Fire Marshal by June 15. Retail and wholesale licenses required annually. Good for calendar year. Wholesale $ 500 Retail $ 25 Special Retail $ 1000
ENFORCING AUTHORITY	State Fire Marshal State of South Dakota 118 W. Capital Ave. Pierre, SD 57501-2036 Phone: 605-773-3562 www.state.sd.us/dps/fire/
LAW NUMBER	State Code, Chapter 34-37