Fireworks rules in Surfside Beach, SC

The town permits a fireworks discharge from sunset on December 31 until 1:00 a.m. on January 1. [Surfside Beach fireworks rules] (opens in a new tab)

The town permits a fireworks discharge from sunset until 11:00 p.m. on July 4. [Surfside Beach fireworks rules] (opens in a new tab)

During the permitted windows, the town allows a discharge on the beach from the mean high-water mark eastward to the Atlantic Ocean. [Surfside Beach fireworks rules] (opens in a new tab)

The town bars a fireworks discharge within 500 feet of the town fishing pier. [Surfside Beach fireworks rules] (opens in a new tab)

A violation carries a fine of at least $100 and no more than $500, plus applicable assessments. [Surfside Beach fireworks rules] (opens in a new tab)

Organizers must present all public fireworks display details to town council at least 30 days before the proposed display date. [Surfside Beach fireworks rules] (opens in a new tab)

South Carolina Code Title 23, Chapter 35 contains the state fireworks law. [S.C. Code Title 23, Chapter 35] (opens in a new tab)

Section 23-35-130 prohibits the manufacture, storage, transportation, or possession of certain fireworks. [S.C. Code Title 23, Chapter 35] (opens in a new tab)

Section 23-35-150 sets state penalties for violations of the chapter. [S.C. Code Title 23, Chapter 35] (opens in a new tab)

Section 23-35-175 covers zones and agreements that prohibit a fireworks discharge. [S.C. Code Title 23, Chapter 35] (opens in a new tab)