Nothing in this chapter prohibits the use of consumer fireworks at a public or private event. A person using consumer fireworks at a public or private event outside the periods permitted by § 34-37-16.1 shall obtain a permit from the governing body of the municipality, township, or county where the consumer fireworks are to be used. Consumer fireworks may only be purchased from a retailer licensee or wholesaler licensee. Use of consumer fireworks at a public or private event shall comply with the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1124, 2006 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 34-37-13.1

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Retailer licensee: includes any person licensed under this chapter to engage in the business of making sales of fireworks at retail. See South Dakota Codified Laws 34-37-1

Source: SL 2019, ch 154, § 18, eff. Mar. 20, 2019.