Ch. 5                                        2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(C) SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE OF FIREWORKS.

(1)      AT THE EXPENSE OF THE OWNER, THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL SHALL
SEIZE AND REMOVE ALL FIREWORKS POSSESSED OR SOLD IN VIOLATION OF THIS
SUBTITLE.

(2)      FIREWORKS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS SUBSECTION
SHALL BE FORFEITED AND DESTROYED.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 38A, § 17.

In subsection (c)(2) of this section, the former reference to forfeiting "the
ownership" of the fireworks is deleted for brevity.

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

10-112. SALE OF SPARKLERS AND SPARKLING DEVICES TO MINORS PROHIBITED.

(A)     IN GENERAL.

A PERSON MAY NOT SELL SPARKLERS OR SPARKLING DEVICES TO A PERSON
UNDER THE AGE OF 16 YEARS.

(B)     PENALTY.

A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS SECTION IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND
ON CONVICTION IS SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $1,000.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly was Art. 38A, § 16A.

The only changes are in style.

Defined term: "Person" § 1-101

10-113. REGISTRATION OF DISTRIBUTORS OR WHOLESALERS OF SPARKLERS OR
SPARKLING DEVICES.

(A)     SCOPE OF SECTION.

THIS SECTION APPLIES TO A DISTRIBUTOR OR WHOLESALER OF SPARKLERS OR
SPARKLING DEVICES WHO:

(1)      INTENDS TO CONDUCT BUSINESS IN THE STATE; OR

(2)      SELLS, SHIPS, OR ASSIGNS FOR SALE IN THE STATE THE PRODUCTS
OF THE DISTRIBUTOR OR WHOLESALER

(B)     REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

A DISTRIBUTOR OR WHOLESALER SHALL REGISTER ANNUALLY WITH THE
STATE FIRE MARSHAL ON FORMS THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL PROVIDES.

(C)     ANNUAL FEE FOR REGISTRATION.

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