When can fireworks legally be sold in South Dakota?

State law allows retail sale of consumer fireworks from June 27 through July 5 and from December 28 through January 1. Outside these windows, sales are prohibited statewide.

Do I need a permit for a public fireworks display?

Yes. Public displays require a State Fire Marshal permit, a qualified operator, advance notice to local fire authorities, and proof of liability insurance for the event.

Can cities ban fireworks even during the legal sale window?

Yes. Municipalities may restrict or prohibit discharge within city limits, but the statewide sale dates and licensing rules under SDCL 34-37 still apply uniformly.

South Dakota Fireworks (2026)

Key Facts

Governing Statute: SDCL Chapter 34-37
Summer Sale Window: June 27 - July 5
Winter Sale Window: December 28 - January 1
Regulator: State Fire Marshal
Display Permit: Required statewide

Source: South Dakota Legislature

Full Breakdown

South Dakota Codified Laws Chapter 34-37 governs fireworks statewide. Consumer fireworks may be sold from June 27 through July 5 and again from December 28 through January 1. Discharge by the public is generally lawful only during similar windows unless local authorities further restrict. The State Fire Marshal licenses wholesalers, retailers, and operators of public displays, and approves devices listed for sale. Display fireworks require a permit, qualified operator, and insurance. Cities and counties may impose additional restrictions on use or stricter dates, but cannot extend statewide sale windows.

Violations & Penalties

Selling fireworks outside statutory dates, operating without a license, or conducting unpermitted public displays is a misdemeanor under SDCL 34-37, with fines and license revocation possible.

South Dakota Statewide Fireworks Sale and Use Law

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