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MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  9-804 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 9 - Fire Protection and Prevention|Subtitle 8 - Fire Inspections by Fire Departments of Counties and Municipal Corporations|Section 9-804 - Notice to Occupant to Remove Combustible Material

    (a)    A fire official shall give written notice to the occupant of premises where combustible material has accumulated to remove the combustible material from the premises within 48 hours after receipt of the notice, if after an inspection made under this subtitle, the fire official determines that the accumulation of combustible material increases the danger of fire to:        (1)    the premises where the combustible material has accumulated; or        (2)    adjacent property.    (b)    (1)    If the combustible material is not removed from the premises within 48 hours after receipt of a notice under subsection (a) of this section, the fire official may:            (i)    remove the combustible material from the premises;            (ii)    send a bill to the occupant of the premises for the cost of the removal; and            (iii)    certify the cost of the removal to the treasurer of the jurisdiction.        (2)    If the cost of the removal is not paid to the treasurer within 30 days after receipt of the bill, the jurisdiction may bring a civil action against the occupant to recover the cost.    (c)    (1)    A person may not refuse or neglect to remove combustible material within 48 hours after receipt of a notice under subsection (a) of this section.        (2)    A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not less than $5 and not exceeding $50 for each violation.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  9-805 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 9 - Fire Protection and Prevention|Subtitle 8 - Fire Inspections by Fire Departments of Counties and Municipal Corporations|Section 9-805 - Hindering, Obstructing, or Refusing to Allow Fire Inspection

    (a)    A person may not hinder, obstruct, or refuse to allow a fire inspection under this subtitle.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject for each violation to imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not less than $10 and not exceeding $100.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  9-901 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 9 - Fire Protection and Prevention|Subtitle 9 - Fire Sprinkler Contractors|Section 9-901 - "Fire Sprinkler Contractor" Defined

    In this subtitle, “fire sprinkler contractor” means a person who designs, installs, inspects, tests, repairs, or modifies a fire sprinkler system.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  9-902 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 9 - Fire Protection and Prevention|Subtitle 9 - Fire Sprinkler Contractors|Section 9-902 - Program to License Fire Sprinkler Contractors

    (a)    The State Fire Prevention Commission shall adopt regulations to establish a program to license and regulate fire sprinkler contractors in the State.    (b)    The State Fire Prevention Commission shall adopt regulations to:        (1)    define fire sprinkler contractor;        (2)    define fire sprinkler system, in a manner that does not conflict with § 12-101(l), (m), or (n) of the Business Occupations and Professions Article;        (3)    designate and identify exemptions to the regulations;        (4)    establish requirements for licensure including professional and technical standards and requirements for liability insurance;        (5)    establish a schedule of fees for licenses that will recover but not exceed the direct and indirect costs associated with the issuance of the licenses; and        (6)    establish procedures for the State Fire Marshal to deny, suspend, or revoke the license of a person who fails to comply with any regulation adopted by the State Fire Prevention Commission under this subtitle.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  9-903 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 9 - Fire Protection and Prevention|Subtitle 9 - Fire Sprinkler Contractors|Section 9-903 - Fire Sprinkler Contractor License Required

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not provide services as a fire sprinkler contractor in the State unless the person is licensed by the State Fire Marshal.    (b)    This subtitle does not prohibit:        (1)    inspections and tests of fire sprinkler systems by insurance representatives if the representatives are acting in the performance of their assigned duties;        (2)    inspections, tests, and repairs of fire sprinkler systems by full–time maintenance employees of a property owner if the employees:            (i)    are knowledgeable about fire sprinkler systems; and            (ii)    are acting in the performance of their assigned duties for the property owner;        (3)    inspections, tests, plan review, and ensuring the maintenance of fire sprinkler systems, emergency maintenance activity on fire sprinkler systems, or restoration to active service of operating or recently operated fire sprinkler systems by members of State, county, municipal, career, or volunteer fire departments, or authorities with jurisdiction if the members are acting in their capacity as members of the fire departments or authorities;        (4)    installation of limited area fire sprinkler systems or emergency temporary repairs on fire sprinkler systems performed by master plumbers if the plumbers are acting in accordance with regulations adopted by the State Fire Prevention Commission; or        (5)    inspections, tests, preparation of design and specification documents, hydraulic calculations, layout, and plan review of fire sprinkler systems by Maryland professional engineers if the engineers are knowledgeable about fire sprinkler systems.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  9-904 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 9 - Fire Protection and Prevention|Subtitle 9 - Fire Sprinkler Contractors|Section 9-904 - Duties of State Fire Marshal

    The State Fire Marshal shall:         (1)    issue fire sprinkler contractors licenses;        (2)    collect license fees established by the State Fire Prevention Commission;        (3)    keep records of all fees collected under this subtitle;        (4)    pay all money collected under this subtitle into the General Fund; and        (5)    investigate complaints related to violations of this subtitle.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  9-905 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 9 - Fire Protection and Prevention|Subtitle 9 - Fire Sprinkler Contractors|Section 9-905 - Violation of Subtitle

    (a)    A person may not knowingly violate this subtitle.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  9-1001 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 9 - Fire Protection and Prevention|Subtitle 10 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 9-1001 - Restrictions on Use of Barbecue Grill

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Barbecue grill” means equipment used for outdoor cooking that uses as its heat source electricity or the burning of charcoal, liquid propane gas, or other fuel.        (3)    (i)    “Residential dwelling” means a building or part of a building that provides living or sleeping facilities for one or more individuals.            (ii)    “Residential dwelling” includes a multifamily residential dwelling, hotel, motel, boardinghouse, lodging house, rooming house, inn, club, or dormitory.            (iii)    “Residential dwelling” does not include:                1.    a single family residential dwelling; or                2.    a multifamily residential dwelling in which the individual dwelling units are arranged in a row, side by side, and not constructed above each other.    (b)    In Charles County and Wicomico County, a person may not use a barbecue grill:        (1)    on a balcony of a residential dwelling; and        (2)    within 20 feet of any part, including a balcony, of a residential dwelling.    (c)    A person who violates this section is subject to the penalties of § 6-601 of this article.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  10-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 10 - Fireworks and Sparklers|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 10-102 - Scope of Title

    (a)    This title does not apply to:        (1)    the sale, possession, or use of fireworks to or by the federal government or a state or a political subdivision of a state;        (2)    the sale, possession, or use of a combustible or explosive preparation to or by an industrial or commercial business for use as a signal or otherwise in the normal course of business;        (3)    the possession or use of a fusee, railroad torpedo, rocket, Very signal cartridge, or other signal device that is essential to and is kept and used to promote safety in the operation of a motor vehicle, boat, railroad, or aircraft;        (4)    the use of a flare, signal pistol, or other equipment if used as a signal in an athletic contest or for a similar purpose; or        (5)    subject to the terms and conditions of a permit issued by the State Fire Marshal under subsection (b) of this section, the sale, possession, or use of an explosive device or preparation with a slow-burning fuse rope to or by a farmer for controlling destructive animals.    (b)    The State Fire Marshal or a State game warden as a representative of the State Fire Marshal may grant a nontransferable permit to a farmer to use an explosive device or preparation described under subsection (a)(5) of this section for controlling destructive animals.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  10-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 10 - Fireworks and Sparklers|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 10-103 - Authority to Grant Permits to Discharge Fireworks

    (a)    Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the State Fire Marshal may issue a permit to authorize the discharge of fireworks in a place where the discharge of fireworks is legal.    (b)    The State Fire Marshal shall issue a permit to discharge fireworks only if the State Fire Marshal determines that the proposed discharge of fireworks will:        (1)    not endanger health or safety or damage property; and        (2)    be supervised by an experienced and qualified person who has previously secured written authority from the State Fire Marshal to discharge fireworks.    (c)    A permit to discharge fireworks:        (1)    does not authorize the holder of the permit to possess or discharge fireworks in violation of an ordinance or regulation of the political subdivision where the fireworks are to be discharged; and        (2)    does not relieve an applicant for a permit from any requirement to obtain any additional license or authority from the governing body of the political subdivision where the fireworks are to be discharged.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  10-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 10 - Fireworks and Sparklers|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 10-104 - Permit to Discharge Fireworks

    (a)    A person must have a permit to discharge fireworks as provided by this subtitle before the person:        (1)    discharges fireworks; or        (2)    possesses fireworks with the intent to discharge fireworks or to allow the discharge of fireworks.    (b)    An applicant for a permit to discharge fireworks shall:        (1)    apply to the State Fire Marshal for the permit at least 10 days before the date of discharge;        (2)    pay to the State Fire Marshal a permit fee of $50; and        (3)    post a bond with the State Fire Marshal in accordance with § 10-105 of this subtitle.    (c)    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.    (d)    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.    (e)    A permit to discharge fireworks is nontransferable.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  10-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 10 - Fireworks and Sparklers|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 10-105 - Bond or Insurance

    (a)    (1)    Before issuing a permit to discharge fireworks, the State Fire Marshal shall require an applicant to furnish a surety bond with corporate surety approved by the State Fire Marshal or an approved liability and property insurance policy.        (2)    The State Fire Marshal shall prescribe the amount of the bond or policy.        (3)    The bond or policy:            (i)    shall be conditioned on the payment of all damages to persons or property caused by the discharge of fireworks described in the permit;            (ii)    shall be payable to the State; and            (iii)    may be enforced by a person who suffers damage caused by the discharge of fireworks described in the permit by suit filed in the name of the State for the benefit of the person.    (b)    If claims under a bond or policy required under this subtitle are for an amount greater than the penal sum of the bond or amount of the policy, the claims shall be payable pro rata to the amount of the penal sum of the bond or amount of the policy.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  10-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 10 - Fireworks and Sparklers|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 10-106 - Workers' Compensation; Accident Insurance

    An applicant for a permit shall provide:         (1)    workers’ compensation coverage as required by the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act; and        (2)    for operators not covered by workers’ compensation, approved accident insurance coverage in amounts that the State Fire Marshal prescribes.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  10-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 10 - Fireworks and Sparklers|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 10-107 - Inspections and Investigations for Permits

    The State Fire Marshal may deputize the chief or another member of a local fire department or another qualified official to inspect, investigate, and receive applications for permits.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  10-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 10 - Fireworks and Sparklers|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 10-108 - Advertising Discharge of Fireworks

    A person may not advertise in written or printed form that a fireworks display or discharge will take place in Baltimore City unless the advertisement states:         (1)    that the promoter is covered by a policy of liability insurance; and        (2)    the name of the insurer and the policy number of the insurance policy.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  10-109 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 10 - Fireworks and Sparklers|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 10-109 - Regulations

    The State Fire Prevention Commission shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  10-110 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 10 - Fireworks and Sparklers|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 10-110 - Prohibited Acts

    (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.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  10-111 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 10 - Fireworks and Sparklers|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 10-111 - Penalties

    (a)    A person who possesses or discharges fireworks in violation of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $250 for each offense.    (b)    A person who sells fireworks in violation of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 for each offense.    (c)    (1)    At the expense of the owner, the State Fire Marshal shall seize and remove all fireworks possessed or sold in violation of this subtitle.        (2)    Fireworks described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be forfeited and destroyed.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  10-112 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 10 - Fireworks and Sparklers|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 10-112 - Sale of Sparklers and Sparkling Devices to Person Under Age of 16 Years

    (a)    A person may not sell sparklers or sparkling devices to a person under the age of 16 years.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  10-113 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 10 - Fireworks and Sparklers|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 10-113 - Registration of Distributors or Wholesalers of Sparklers or Sparkling Devices

    (a)    This section applies to a distributor or wholesaler of sparklers or sparkling devices who:        (1)    intends to conduct business in the State; or        (2)    sells, ships, or assigns for sale in the State the products of the distributor or wholesaler.    (b)    A distributor or wholesaler shall register annually with the State Fire Marshal on forms the State Fire Marshal provides.    (c)    The annual fee for registration under this section is $750.    (d)    A person who violates this section 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.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  10-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 10 - Fireworks and Sparklers|Subtitle 2 - Fireworks Plants|Section 10-202 - Regulations

    (a)    As necessary or advisable to protect the safety of employees of a fireworks plant and the public and to protect public property, the State Fire Prevention Commission shall:        (1)    adopt regulations consistent with this subtitle; and        (2)    enforce the regulations through the office of the State Fire Marshal.    (b)    The scope of the regulations adopted under this section may include:        (1)    the implementation of this subtitle; and        (2)    requirements relating to:            (i)    the location, construction, arrangement, and operation of a fireworks plant;            (ii)    personnel;            (iii)    public liability and workers’ compensation insurance; and            (iv)    fireworks plant safety.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  10-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 10 - Fireworks and Sparklers|Subtitle 2 - Fireworks Plants|Section 10-203 - Inspections

    (a)    The State Fire Marshal or a designee of the State Fire Marshal shall inspect periodically each fireworks plant owned or operated by a person licensed under this subtitle.    (b)    An inspection under this section shall include all aspects of fireworks plant operation.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  10-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 10 - Fireworks and Sparklers|Subtitle 2 - Fireworks Plants|Section 10-204 - Locations of Buildings; Fencing

    (a)    (1)    Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a mixing building or storage building of a fireworks plant shall be located at least:            (i)    1,000 feet from a school, church, hospital, place of public assembly, or gasoline or fuel oil storage building or service station; and            (ii)    200 feet from any other inhabited building, a highway, or a railroad.        (2)    A building within a fireworks plant that contains hazardous mixes or items may not be located nearer to the fireworks plant property line than is authorized under regulations adopted by the State Fire Prevention Commission.        (3)    (i)    Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a finishing and assembling building shall be located at least:                1.    75 feet from any other finishing and assembling building; and                2.    200 feet from any storage building used primarily to store finished fireworks other than sparklers.            (ii)    If a candle building or rocket press building of a fireworks plant is constructed of approved fire-resistant materials, is barricaded, and otherwise meets the requirements of the State Fire Prevention Commission, the building shall be located at least 50 feet from other finishing and assembling buildings.        (4)    A licensee may package and repackage 1.4 G fireworks in finished form in a storage building if there is a minimum separation distance of 25 feet between the packaging area and any stored fireworks.        (5)    Except as provided under paragraph (3)(ii) of this subsection, a distance prescribed under this section may not be reduced because of the presence of a barricade or earth cover.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a fireworks plant shall be completely surrounded by a substantial fence that:            (i)    is at least 6 feet tall;            (ii)    contains at least three strands of barbed wire; and            (iii)    except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, contains openings equipped with suitable gates that are kept securely locked when not in use.        (2)    Except for an office building in which processing or storage is prohibited, each building in a fireworks plant shall be located within the fence required under paragraph (1) of this subsection.        (3)    The main gate of the plant may be left open during the regular hours of plant operation if the gate is within the unobstructed view and under the observation of authorized responsible employees or guards.        (4)    The licensee shall post conspicuous signs at least every 500 feet along the fence of the fireworks plant that state “WARNING - NO SMOKING - NO TRESPASSING”.