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

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Added: 2026/3/18

The Law

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.

Source & Citation

Code/Statute: SDCL § 34-37-11
South Dakota Codified Laws - Public Health and Safety

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