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Misc South Dakota

It is illegal to set off fireworks in a sunflower field.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Sunflowers are a massive cash crop in South Dakota, and dry sunflower stalks are incredibly flammable. To prevent catastrophic agricultural fires, lawmakers specifically banned the discharge of pyrotechnics within these fields. It turns out that Roman candles and millions of dollars of dry seeds are a terrible combination.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: SDCL ยง 34-37-11
Where to look:

South Dakota Codified Laws - Public Health and Safety

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