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 Permitting
In Maryland, most fireworks are illegal for personal use. Only novelty items like sparklers, party poppers, and snakes are permitted. Includes distributors or wholesalers of ground-based sparklers. -
Explosives Licensing and Blasting
Find out what's required for explosives licensing, including both state-level certification and federal compliance.