Services South Carolina consumer fireworks laws

Don't hold fireworks in your hand or have any part of your body over them while lighting. Avoid carrying fireworks in your pocket—the friction could set them off. Point fireworks away from homes,= and keep away from brush, leaves and other flammable substances. Light one firework at a time.
Charleston
Pop. 150,000

Newberry
Pop. 11,000

Columbia
Pop. 140,000

Abbeville
Pop. 4,900
Bamberg
Pop. 3,100
Saint George
Pop. 1,800

Gaffney
Pop. 13,000

Greenville
Pop. 71,000

Pickens
Pop. 3,400

Beaufort
Pop. 14,000

Aiken
Pop. 32,000

Laurens
Pop. 9,300

Greenwood
Pop. 23,000

Spartanburg
Pop. 39,000

Darlington
Pop. 6,100

Florence
Pop. 40,000

Easley
Pop. 23,000

Orangeburg
Pop. 13,000
Union
Pop. 8,200
McCormick
Pop. 2,200

Sumter
Pop. 43,000

Lexington
Pop. 24,000

Conway
Pop. 25,000
Saluda
Pop. 3,100

Rockville
Pop. 140
Edgefield
Pop. 2,300

Ridgeland
Pop. 3,800

Anderson
Pop. 28,000

Walhalla
Pop. 4,100

Barnwell
Pop. 4,700

Lincolnville
Pop. 1,100

Georgetown
Pop. 8,400

Hampton
Pop. 2,700
Kingstree
Pop. 3,200
Bennettsville
Pop. 7,000

Ravenel
Pop. 2,500

Harleyville
Pop. 670

Winnsboro
Pop. 3,200
Saint Matthews
Pop. 1,800

Moncks Corner
Pop. 13,000

Quinby
Pop. 920
Allendale
Pop. 2,700

Dillon
Pop. 6,400

Cherokee County
Pop. 56,000

Walterboro
Pop. 5,500

Bishopville
Pop. 3,000

Varnville
Pop. 1,700

Yemassee
Pop. 1,100

York
Pop. 8,500
Brunson
Pop. 430

Calhoun Falls
Pop. 1,700


In South Carolina, you must be at least 16 years old to purchase fireworks. You can also buy, store, and shoot fireworks if you're 16 or older.
Other fireworks laws
It's illegal to sell fireworks to children under 16, unless accompanied by a parent.
It's illegal to sell or store fireworks without a license or permit from the South Carolina Board of Pyrotechnic Safety.
It's illegal to sell fireworks from a canopy, motor vehicle, or tent.
It's illegal to have fireworks that contain more than two grains of pyrotechnic composition, such as "ground salutes" or "cherry bombs".
Fireworks safety
Fireworks are typically policed as a general noise ordinance.
Some towns and counties have rules against shooting fireworks at certain times of the day.
The state's policy is to promote public safety and environmental safety by regulating pyrotechnics.
Local regulations
You can check with your local police or sheriff's department for more information. This is a visual search on Google generated by South Carolina laws for any questioning.