Sec. 29.06.07.03. Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Class C mercantile occupancy" means a mercantile occupancy of not more than 3,000 square feet gross area used for sales purposes on one story only, excluding mezzanines.

(2) "Ground-based sparkling device" means a device that is:

(a) Nonaerial;

(b) Nonexplosive;

(c) Labeled in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission; and

(d) Considered consumer fireworks as defined in NFPA 1 Fire Code as incorporated by reference in COMAR 29.06.01.

(3) "Open-air mercantile operation" means an operation conducted outside of all structures, with the operations area devoid of all walls and roofs except for small, individual, weather canopies.

(4) "Prepackaged ground-based sparkling device merchandise" means ground-based sparkling device items or groups of ground-based sparkling device items that have been packaged by the manufacturer or distributor before they are offered for sale to the consumer.