The bill amends South Dakota's fireworks regulations to allow the sale of fireworks year-round, removing previous restrictions that limited sales to specific periods. It modifies the licensing process for wholesalers and retailers, stating that applications must be made to the Department of Public Safety and accompanied by a fee of $500 for wholesalers and $25 for retailers. Additionally, it mandates that retailers located west of the Missouri River provide consumers with information regarding laws prohibiting fireworks use and a map of the Black Hills Forest Fire Protection District with each sale, except during the designated sales period from June 27 to July 5.

Furthermore, the bill repeals the existing law that classified the sale of fireworks outside the specified periods as a Class 1 misdemeanor, effectively eliminating the previous restrictions on when fireworks could be sold. This change allows for greater flexibility in sales, as retailers will no longer be limited to specific sales periods or face penalties for selling fireworks at other times. Overall, the bill aims to modernize and simplify the legal framework surrounding the sale of fireworks in South Dakota.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/16/2025: 34-37-2, 34-37-2.2, 34-37-10