South Carolina Fireworks Laws

South Carolina Fireworks Laws

CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically Permitted	Items meeting requirements of the CPSC except those noted below.
Specifically Prohibited	Small rockets less than ½” in diameter and 3” long.
Sale	Salesperson’s minimum age 18 years. Covered fused required.
Age of Purchase	14 years, unless accompanied by parent.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
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 applicants’ experience. Minimum age 21 years. Re-certification class and re-examination required every 2 years..
MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION
	Safe storage areas and construction requirements specified in law and regulations.
LICENSING
	State License required annually, apply to state tax commissioner. Wholesaler distribution $1400 Wholesaler 400 Retail permit required at local level, apply to municipal clerk, $50 fee. Wholesalers may sell only to licensed retailers or jobbers. Retailer may buy only from licensed wholesaler or jobbers.
ENFORCING AUTHORITY
Use and Transportation	State Fire Marshal 141 Monticello Trail Columbia, SC 29203 803-896-9802
Sales, Storage and Licensing	State Board of Pyrotechnic Safety P.O. Box 11419 Columbia, SC 29211-1419 803-896-4420
LAW NUMBER
	SC 1976 Code, Title 23, Chap 9, Title 39, Chap 43 Div of General Services Chap 19-405. 1/405.9