# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 10. Fireworks and Sparklers

### Subtitle 2. Fireworks Plants

#### Section 10-210

(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:

    (i)

      (1) 3 G fireworks other than rockets and Roman candles;

    (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.

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