Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 10-104 - Permit to discharge fireworks(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 10 days before the date of discharge;(2) pay to the State Fire Marshal a permit fee of $50; and(3) post a bond with the State Fire Marshal in accordance with § 10-105 of this subtitle.(c) If the State Fire Marshal does not receive the application for a permit required under subsection (b) of this section at least 10 days before the date of the discharge, the State Fire Marshal shall charge the applicant a late fee of $50 in addition to all required fees.(d) The permit fee required under subsection (b)(2) of this section and the late fee required under subsection (c) of this section do not apply to a volunteer fire department or volunteer ambulance and rescue company.(e) A permit to discharge fireworks is nontransferable.