Fireworks & Explosives
The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) in Maryland is dedicated to ensuring the quality and safety of professionals in the fire and explosive industries by issuing the necessary permits and licenses.
Fireworks & Explosives landing page
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Fireworks licensingIn Maryland, most fireworks are illegal for personal use. Only novelty items like sparklers, party poppers, and snakes are permitted.
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Explosives licensingFind out what's required for explosives licensing, including both state-level certification and federal compliance.
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Blasting operationsLearn what’s needed to fire a blast including inspections, permits, and compliance guidelines.
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Distributors or wholesalers of ground-based sparklersUnderstand what's required to sell approved sparklers and novelty items to the public.