Planning for fireworks? Check the fireworks rules inside the City of Myrtle Beach
Planning for fireworks this summer? Familiarize yourself with the City of Myrtle Beach's fireworks laws, which were updated last year.
YOU CAN:
- Have fireworks on private property between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. any day of the year. The times are extended for July 5 and New Years Day only.
- Those under 18 years of age may use fireworks as long as a parent or guardian is present.
However, the law prohibits fireworks completely on the beach and on other public property. Violations of the law are a civil infraction instead of a misdemeanor, with a $250 fine for the first offense and a $500 fine for second and subsequent violations in the same year.
Under the law, fireworks are allowed on private property between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., subject to the property owner’s permission, and until 12:30 a.m. on July 5 and New Year’s Day. Again, fireworks are prohibited at all times on the beach and on other public property, with a fine of $250 for violations. Further, minors are not allowed to shoot fireworks at any time unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
It is illegal in Myrtle Beach to shoot or throw fireworks toward any person, animal, structure or vehicle, including golf carts. The $250/$500 fine applies for violations. It also is illegal to shoot or throw fireworks from a vehicle or to discharge personal fireworks within 500 feet of any church, hospital or school or within 300 feet of any gas station or business where flammable goods are sold.
Remember that fireworks are not allowed on the beach or other public property, except for professional displays approved by the Fire Marshal. While fireworks are allowed on private property until 10:00 p.m., please keep your neighbors and pets in mind, and do not disturb their peace.
It is always safest to leave the fireworks to the professionals. You can find the schedule for planned fireworks shows in Myrtle Beach here (scroll to the very bottom of the document): https://cms6.revize.com/revize/myrtlebeachsc/Events.pdf