§ 10–210
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 10-210 (2026)
Title 10. Fireworks and Sparklers
Subtitle 2. Fireworks Plants
§ 10–210LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
A person may not manufacture or process fireworks in the State except in a fireworks plant of a licensee.
(2)
A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
(b)
(1)
Unless otherwise authorized by law, a person under this subtitle may not manufacture:
(ii)
fireworks commonly known as “flash and sound”;
(iii)
products utilizing potassium chlorate; or
(iv)
explosives.
(2)
Except as otherwise authorized under this subtitle or Title 11, Subtitle 1 of this article, a person may not store 1.3 G fireworks other than rockets or Roman candles.
(3)
A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
(c)
(1)
A person who has been denied a license to operate a fireworks plant in the State or whose license to operate a fireworks plant in the State has been suspended or revoked may not operate that fireworks plant in the State.
(2)
A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $2,000 or both.