ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor

Ch. 5

POLICY, THE CLAIMS SHALL BE PAYABLE PRO RATA TO THE AMOUNT OF THE PENAL
SUM OF THE BOND OR AMOUNT OF THE POLICY.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from the sixth, seventh, and eighth sentences of former Art. 38A, §
18(a)(1).

In subsection (a)(3)(iii) of this section, the reference to damage "caused by
the discharge of fireworks described in the permit" is substituted for the
former reference to damage "as aforesaid" for clarity.

In subsection (b) of this section, the former reference to
"executions ... issu[ing] accordingly" is deleted as implicit in the
requirement that the claims be payable pro rata.

Defined terms: "Fireworks" § 10-101
"Person" § 1-101

10-106. WORKERS' COMPENSATION; ACCIDENT INSURANCE.
AN APPLICANT FOR A PERMIT SHALL PROVIDE:

(1)      WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE AS REQUIRED BY THE
MARYLAND WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT; AND

(2)      FOR OPERATORS NOT COVERED BY WORKERS' COMPENSATION,
APPROVED ACCIDENT INSURANCE COVERAGE IN AMOUNTS THAT THE STATE FIRE
MARSHAL PRESCRIBES.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from the ninth and tenth sentences of former Art. 38A, § 18(a)(1).

In the introductory language of this section, the reference to "[a]n
applicant for a permit" is added to clarify who is responsible for providing
workers' compensation or accident insurance coverage.

10-107. INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS FOR PERMITS.

THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL MAY DEPUTIZE THE CHIEF OR ANOTHER MEMBER
OF A LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT OR ANOTHER QUALIFIED OFFICIAL TO INSPECT,
INVESTIGATE, AND RECEIVE APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from the twelfth sentence of former Art. 38A, § 18(a)(1).

The reference to a "qualified" official is substituted for the former
reference to a "suitable" official to better indicate an appropriate level of
ability.

The former reference to the official "act[ing] as [the State Fire Marshal's]
deputy" is deleted as surplusage.

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