South Carolina State Fireworks Laws
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SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER FIREWORKS |
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| Specifically permitted | Items meeting requirements of the CPSC except those noted below. |
| Specifically prohibited | Small rockets less than ½” in diameter and 3” long. |
| Age to purchase and sell |
Salesperson’s minimum age – 16 years. Covered fused required. 16 years, unless accompanied by parent. |
| DISPLAY FIREWORKS | |
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Display Permit |
Apply to State Fire Marshal at least 15 working days before show. Map and copy of insurance policy required. Material must be purchased from SC licensed firm. |
| Insurance | Required, $500,000 minimum |
| Operator | Certification by State Fire Marshal required. Must pass written test and submit notarized evidence of participation in a minimum of 6 shows, plus a statement from a SC licensed display company attesting to applicant’s experience. Minimum age requirement: 18 for assistants, 21 for operators. Recertification class and license renewal required every 2 years. |
| MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION | Safe storage areas and construction requirements specified in law and regulations posted on OSFM website. |
| LICENSING |
State Board of Pyrotechnic Safety License required annually. All businesses in SC must obtain a SC Retail Sales Tax License before obtaining a SC Retail Fireworks License. You must apply to the SC Dept of Revenue for your Retail Sales Tax License. Pyro Fees: |
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ENFORCING AUTHORITY |
Use and Transportation |
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LAW NUMBER |
SC LLR Office of the State Fire Marshal Subarticle 6, 71-8305; SC LLR Board of Pyrotechnic Safety Article 7, 71-7405; Act 196, Chapter 56, Title 40 SC 1976 Code; SC 1976 Code, Title 23, Chap 9; Title 39, Chap 43, Div of General Services Chap 19-405. 1//405.9 |