Fireworks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is required prior to the sale of Fireworks?

A person, firm, partnership, or corporation is required to obtain a fireworks permit, issued by the City Finance Officer or his designee, prior to the sale of any fireworks. The fee is a $1000 and is non-refundable. Additionally, both a sales and use tax and fireworks licenses from the State of South Dakota are required.

When can I SELL fireworks?

No person, firm, partnership, or corporation shall offer fireworks for retail sale to individuals before June 29 or after July 5. Sales are not permitted before 9:00 o'clock a.m., Central Time, or after 10:30 o'clock p.m., Central Time, from June 29 through July 2 and on July 5. Sales are not permitted before 9:00 o'clock a.m., Central Time, or after 12:00 o'clock midnight, Central Time on July 3 and July 4.

What types of fireworks cannot be sold?

No person, firm, partnership, or corporation shall offer for retail sale fireworks commonly known as bottle rockets.

When can I DISCHARGE fireworks?

Fireworks, as described in SDCL 34-37-5 may be discharged within the city limits between the hours of 9:00 o'clock a.m., Central Time, and 10:30 o'clock p.m., Central Time, from June 29 through July 2 and on July 5. Fireworks, as described in SDCL 34-37-5, except fireworks commonly known as bottle rockets, may be discharged within the city limits between the hours of 9:00 o'clock a.m., Central Time, and 12:00 o'clock midnight, Central Time on July 3 and July 4.

Where can I sell or discharge fireworks?

Anywhere within the city limits of Fort Pierre.

The city of Fort Pierre kindly asks that all residents and visitors to Fort Pierre respect the property rights of others, by cleaning up your debris, and wishes all a safe and happy 4th of July!


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