1. (a) Unless the person holds a permit issued under this subtitle, a person may not:

   1. (1) discharge fireworks; or

   2. (2) possess fireworks:

      1. (i) with intent to discharge or allow the discharge of the fireworks in violation of this subtitle; or
      2. (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.

2. (b)

   1. (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. (2)

      1. (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.
      2. (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.

Added by Acts 2003, c. 5, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2003.