South Dakota Codified Laws 34-37-10. Periods and time during which retail sales permitted–Violation as misdemeanor
A person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if the person offers any fireworks for sale to any other person at retail other than during the period between June twenty-seventh and July fifth or during the period between December twenty-eighth and January first.
A person who is issued a license under § 34-37-2.2 may sell fireworks to out-of-state residents for the periods designated in § 34-37-2.2. A person who is issued a late season license under § 34-37-2.2 or a retailer license under § 34-37-2 may sell any fireworks to residents and nonresidents during the period from December twenty-eighth to January first.
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,00 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34-37-10
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
A retail licensee may not make any sale of fireworks between the hours of twelve a.m. and seven a.m.
Source: SL 1949, ch 41, § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 13.1607-1; SL 1964, ch 31, § 1; SL 1983, ch 259, § 8; SL 1985, ch 282, § 2; SL 1986, ch 27, § 33; SL 2011, ch 162, § 2; SL 2013, ch 161, § 2; SL 2019, ch 154, § 8, eff. Mar. 20, 2019.