(a) Unless the person holds a permit issued under this subtitle, a person may not:
(1) discharge fireworks; or
(2) possess fireworks:
(i) with intent to discharge or allow the discharge of the fireworks in violation of this subtitle; or
(ii) for the purpose of disposing or selling the fireworks to a person for use or discharge without a permit, if a permit is required by this subtitle.
(b) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not sell fireworks to another person without a permit issued under this subtitle.
(2) (i) A person licensed by the State Fire Marshal under Subtitle 2 of this title may sell or deliver fireworks to a bona fide distributor, jobber, or wholesaler with a principal place of business in a state where the sale or possession of fireworks is allowed.
(ii) The State Fire Marshal may require a person who is an out-of-state distributor, jobber, or wholesaler to submit a certificate issued by the person’s state of operation that demonstrates authority to buy and receive fireworks.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 10 - Fireworks and Sparklers
Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions
Section 10-102 - Scope of Title
Section 10-103 - Authority to Grant Permits to Discharge Fireworks
Section 10-104 - Permit to Discharge Fireworks
Section 10-105 - Bond or Insurance
Section 10-106 - Workers' Compensation; Accident Insurance
Section 10-107 - Inspections and Investigations for Permits
Section 10-108 - Advertising Discharge of Fireworks
Section 10-110 - Prohibited Acts
Section 10-112 - Sale of Sparklers and Sparkling Devices to Person Under Age of 16 Years
Section 10-113 - Registration of Distributors or Wholesalers of Sparklers or Sparkling Devices