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SD HB1070
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dylan Jordan
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AI Summary
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Allows licensed retailers to sell fireworks to South Dakota residents during early season (May 1 - June 26) and late season (July 6 - August 31) periods, not just the standard June 27 - July 5 and December 28 - January 1 windows
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Requires retailers to obtain separate early season and late season licenses at $1,000 each from the Department of Public Safety
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Removes the previous restriction that limited extended season sales to out-of-state residents only
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Retailers west of the Missouri River must provide customers with fireworks prohibition laws and a Black Hills Forest Fire Protection District map for sales outside June 27 - July 5
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Violations remain a Class 1 misdemeanor, and retailers cannot sell fireworks between midnight and 7:00 a.m.
Legislative Description
Expand the days that a retailer is permitted to sell fireworks to residents of this state.
Public Health and Safety
Last Action
Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor H.J. 51
1/20/2026