Nothing in this chapter prohibits the use of display fireworks at a public or private event. A person using display fireworks at a public or private event shall obtain a permit from the governing body of the municipality, township, or county where the display fireworks are to be used. Display fireworks may only be purchased from a wholesaler licensee. Use of display fireworks at a public or private event shall comply with the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1123, 2018 edition. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 1 misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $2,00
For details, see § 22-6-2

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34-37-13

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1949, ch 41, § 3; SDC Supp 1960, § 13.1607-1; SL 1964, ch 31, § 8; SL 1983, ch 259, § 11; SL 1992, ch 60, § 2; SL 1998, ch 213, § 9; SL 2019, ch 154, § 17, eff. Mar. 20, 2019.