§ 9-5. Sale, discharge, use, etc., of fireworks restricted.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to use, fire, shoot, discharge, sell or offer for sale, store, exchange, give away or possess any fireworks within the city.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person to use fireworks in public displays or exhibits, except when the person desiring to give these displays or exhibits shall have first obtained written approval therefor from the city council, which may, in its absolute discretion, grant or refuse to grant the permission so applied for, or may grant it subject to the restrictions and limitations as it may, in its absolute discretion, deem to be in the interest of public safety in connection with the display or exhibit.

(c)

Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the use of signals necessary for the safe operation of railroads, buses, trucks or boats, nor shall the provisions of this section apply to any common carrier, while acting as such, lawfully transporting or having custody of fireworks in interstate commerce or for delivery within this state for use as provided in this section.

(Code 1980, § 2-2-21)

State law reference

Fireworks generally, S.C. Code 1976, § 23-35-10 et seq.