(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “1.3 G fireworks” means special fireworks designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by combustion or explosion. (2) “1.3 G fireworks” includes: (i) toy torpedoes, railway torpedoes, firecrackers and salutes that do not qualify as 1.4 G fireworks, exhibition display pieces, illuminating projectiles, incendiary projectiles, and […]
(a) This title does not apply to: (1) the sale, possession, or use of fireworks to or by the federal government or a state or a political subdivision of a state; (2) the sale, possession, or use of a combustible or explosive preparation to or by an industrial or commercial business for use as a signal or otherwise […]
(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the State Fire Marshal may issue a permit to authorize the discharge of fireworks in a place where the discharge of fireworks is legal. (b) The State Fire Marshal shall issue a permit to discharge fireworks only if the State Fire Marshal determines that the proposed discharge […]
(a) A person must have a permit to discharge fireworks as provided by this subtitle before the person: (1) discharges fireworks; or (2) possesses fireworks with the intent to discharge fireworks or to allow the discharge of fireworks. (b) An applicant for a permit to discharge fireworks shall: (1) apply to the State Fire Marshal for the permit at least […]
(a) (1) Before issuing a permit to discharge fireworks, the State Fire Marshal shall require an applicant to furnish a surety bond with corporate surety approved by the State Fire Marshal or an approved liability and property insurance policy. (2) The State Fire Marshal shall prescribe the amount of the bond or policy. (3) The bond or policy: (i) shall […]
An applicant for a permit shall provide: (1) workers’ compensation coverage as required by the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act; and (2) for operators not covered by workers’ compensation, approved accident insurance coverage in amounts that the State Fire Marshal prescribes.
The State Fire Marshal may deputize the chief or another member of a local fire department or another qualified official to inspect, investigate, and receive applications for permits.
A person may not advertise in written or printed form that a fireworks display or discharge will take place in Baltimore City unless the advertisement states: (1) that the promoter is covered by a policy of liability insurance; and (2) the name of the insurer and the policy number of the insurance policy.
The State Fire Prevention Commission shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
(a) Unless the person holds a permit issued under this subtitle, a person may not: (1) discharge fireworks; or (2) possess fireworks: (i) with intent to discharge or allow the discharge of the fireworks in violation of this subtitle; or (ii) for the purpose of disposing or selling the fireworks to a person for use or discharge without a permit, […]
(a) A person who possesses or discharges fireworks in violation of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $250 for each offense. (b) A person who sells fireworks in violation of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not […]
(a) A person may not sell sparklers or sparkling devices to a person under the age of 16 years. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
(a) This section applies to a distributor or wholesaler of sparklers or sparkling devices who: (1) intends to conduct business in the State; or (2) sells, ships, or assigns for sale in the State the products of the distributor or wholesaler. (b) A distributor or wholesaler shall register annually with the State Fire Marshal on forms the State Fire […]
