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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 221

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)] 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.

(2) THE PERMIT FEE REQUIREMENT OF SUBSECTION (A) OF
THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT OR
VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE AND RESCUE COMPANY.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall
take effect July 1, 1984.

Approved May 8, 1984.