Fireworks are prohibited in Gaithersburg under Maryland Public Safety Article 10-110 and Montgomery County law. Only gold-label sparklers and novelty items such as snap pops and snakes are permitted statewide. Montgomery County adds further restrictions beyond state minimums.
Maryland Public Safety Article 10-110 prohibits the sale, possession, and discharge of fireworks without a permit issued by the State Fire Marshal. Consumer-grade aerial fireworks, firecrackers, roman candles, and bottle rockets are all illegal. Only gold-label sparklers (those not containing chlorates or perchlorates) and novelty items like party poppers, snap pops, and snakes are exempt from the definition of fireworks. Montgomery County imposes additional restrictions and enforcement beyond the state baseline. Sparklers may not be sold to anyone under age 16. Professional fireworks displays require permits from both the State Fire Marshal and the Gaithersburg Fire Marshal. Violations are classified as misdemeanors under Maryland law.
Possession or discharge of illegal fireworks: misdemeanor under MD Public Safety Article 10-110. Fines up to $250 for a first offense, up to $1,000 for subsequent offenses. Sale to minors under 16: separate violation.
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