# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 10. Fireworks and Sparklers

### Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions

#### Section 10-110

(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.

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Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)