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Ch. 212
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LAWS OF MARYLAND
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Article 38A - Fires and Investigations
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 discharge 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.
THE FEE FOR THIS PERMIT IS $10.
18.
(a) 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 FEE FOR THIS
PERMIT IS $10. 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 with corporate
surety to be approved by him in an amount the State Fire Marshal
prescribes, or an approved liability and property damage
insurance policy in an amount prescribed by the State Fire
Marshal, conditioned upon the payment of all damages to persons
or property caused by reason of the discharge of fireworks
mentioned in the permit. The bond or policy shall be payable to
the State and may be enforced by any person suffering damage as
aforesaid, by suit in the name of the State to his own use. If
claims under any bond or policy required under this subtitle are
established to an amount greater than the penal sum of the bond,
or amount of the policy, the claims shall be payable pro rata to
the amount of the penal sum of the bond or amount of the policy
and executions shall issue accordingly. Workmen's compensation
shall be provided as required by Article 101 of the Annotated
Code. For operators not covered by workmen's compensation
approved accident insurance coverage shall be provided in amounts
prescribed by the State Fire Marshal. The State Fire Prevention
Commission shall establish regulations as necessary for the
enforcement of this subtitle. The State Fire Marshal may
deputize the chief or other members of the fire department
serving in any locality, or some other suitable official, to act
as his deputy for the purpose of making inspections and
investigations and receiving applications for permits.
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