Ch. 6

LAWS OF MARYLAND

governing body in that locality. All applications for permits
for public display as herein provided shall be made at least 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 Marshall 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
Marshall, 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.

DRAFTER'S NOTE:

Error: Inconsistent language in Article 38A, §

18(a)(1).

Occurred: Ch. 405, Acts of 1970.

Article 41 - Governor - Executive and Administrative Departments

4-401.

(d) The Commission:

(5) May subpoena witnesses and hold public hearings
in accordance with [the Administrative Procedures Act] TITLE 10,
SUBTITLE 2 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE prior to making a

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