922                                 Laws of Maryland                         Ch. 405

(j) "Storage building" means any building, structure, or facility
in which fireworks in any state of processing, or finished fireworks,
are stored, but in which no processing or manufacturing is performed.

(k) "Warehouse" means any building or structure used exclu-
sively for the storage of inert materials.

16.

(a)    It is unlawful for any person to discharge fireworks without
a permit issued pursuant to this subtitle, or to possess fireworks,
either with the intention of discharging or permitting the dis-
charge thereof in violation of this subtitle, or for the purpose of
disposal or sale to persons for use or discharge without a permit,
where a permit is required by this subtitle.

(b)    It is unlawful for any person to sell fireworks to any person
without a permit issued pursuant to this subtitle, but a manufacturer
licensed by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to this subtitle may
sell or deliver fireworks to bonafide distributors, jobbers, or whole-
salers whose principal places of business are situated in a state where
the sale or possession of fireworks is permitted. The State Fire
Marshal may require such out-of-state distributors, jobbers, or whole-
salers to submit a certificate issued by their state of operation of
permission or approval to buy and receive fireworks.

17.

(a)    Any person possessing or discharging fireworks in violation
of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall
be punished for each offense by a fine of not more than $250.00.
Any person selling fireworks in violation of this subtitle is guilty of
a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished for each offense
by a fine of not more than $1000.00.

(b)    The State Fire Marshal shall seize and remove, at the expense
of the owner, all fireworks possessed or sold in violation of this sub-
title, the ownership thereof shall be forfeited, and they shall be
destroyed.

18.

The State Fire Marshal may grant special permits for display of
fireworks in places where the discharge thereof will otherwise be
legal. The permit shall not authorize the holder thereof to possess
or discharge fireworks in violation of any ordinance or regulation in
effect where the display is to be made and shall not relieve the
applicant from also obtaining any additional license or authority
which may be required by the governing body in that locality. All
applications for permits for public display as herein provided shall
be made at least ten (10) days in advance of the date of display.
The permit shall be nontransferable, and shall be granted only after
the State Fire Marshal has determined that the proposed display
will not endanger the health or safety of persons in the locality, or
cause injury to property belonging to others, and that the display of
fireworks will be under the supervision of experienced and qualified
persons who have previously secured written authority from the State
Fire Marshal. Prior to granting the permit, the State Fire
Marshal shall require the applicant to furnish a surety bond