S.C. Code Regs. § § 71-7405.5

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 71-7405.5 - Supplemental Provisions for Sale of Pyrotechnics

A. Each temporary structure shall be located in such a manner as to make it immobile and to prevent it from shifting or blowing over. Tie down devices may be affixed to prevent shifting or blowing over, and wheels shall be removed.

B. These general provisions do not exempt retail fireworks establishments from other rules and regulations where applicable.

C. The operator's, salesman's or handler's conduct or condition shall be as such as not to imperil the public safety.

D. The operator, salesman, or handler at a location selling retail fireworks shall be capable of reading, writing, speaking and understanding the English language at a level sufficient to read and explain all notices applicable to fireworks.

E. No person under the age of sixteen (16) shall be sold permissible fireworks.

F. All disputes arising as a result of these Rules and Regulations shall be referred to the Board.

1. Any party involved in a dispute arising under these Rules and Regulations may within fifteen (15) days of the occurrence giving rise to such dispute petition the Board, in writing via certified or registered mail, for an appearance before the Board. The petition shall plainly and substantially set forth the details of the occurrence, including its time, location and date, and state petitioner's reasoning for request to appear before the Board.

2. The Board shall, within twenty (20) days of receipt of a written request for appearance, make a determination as to the necessity of the appearance and notify the petitioner, in writing via certified or registered mail, of its decision to grant or deny the appearance, and the reasons therefore.

G. No fireworks shall be permitted to be sold from vehicles such as vans, buses, automobiles, or any other motor driven vehicle.

H. The Board shall prohibit the retail sale of consumer fireworks from tents, canopies and membrane structures.

S.C. Code Regs. § 71-7405.5

Added by State Register Volume 33, Issue No. 2, eff February 27, 2009.