A person must have a permit to discharge fireworks as provided by this subtitle before the person: discharges fireworks; or possesses fireworks with the intent to discharge fireworks or to allow the discharge of fireworks. An applicant for a permit to discharge fireworks shall: apply to the State Fire Marshal for the permit at least 10 days before the date of discharge; pay to the State Fire Marshal a permit fee of $50; and post a bond with the State Fire Marshal in accordance with § 10-105 of this subtitle. If the State Fire Marshal does not receive the application for a permit required under subsection (b) of this section at least 10 days before the date of the discharge, the State Fire Marshal shall charge the applicant a late fee of $50 in addition to all required fees. The permit fee required under subsection (b)(2) of this section and the late fee required under subsection (c) of this section do not apply to a volunteer fire department or volunteer ambulance and rescue company. A permit to discharge fireworks is nontransferable.