Consumer and Display Fireworks - Regulation and Tax
Sponsor: Kevin B. Hornberger (District 35B)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Public SafetyStatus: Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing the sale and possession of certain consumer fireworks, subject to certain requirements and restrictions; altering certain provisions to establish that certain provisions authorizing the State Fire Marshal to issue a certain permit relating to fireworks apply only to certain display fireworks; authorizing a county to opt out of certain provisions regulating the sale and possession of consumer fireworks; establishing a certain sales and use tax for certain fireworks; etc.
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Testimony (13)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableUNF 11Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Hornberger, Delegate Hornbergerlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | cowan, Jacquie | Chesapeake Plantation Walking Horse Club | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Seigler, Jane | Maryland Horse Council | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | DELMAR, DIANA | Millhaven Farm, LLC | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Creitz, Rita | Myself | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Cohen, Madeline | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Goldman, M.D., Sherry | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Kelsch, Olivia | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | King, Christine | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Miller, Gina | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Mowbray, Breanna | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ovelmen, Heather | Individual | Written (PDF) |