(a) This section applies to a distributor or wholesaler of sparklers or sparkling devices who:
(1) intends to conduct business in the State; or
(2) sells, ships, or assigns for sale in the State the products of the distributor or wholesaler.
(b) A distributor or wholesaler shall register annually with the State Fire Marshal on forms the State Fire Marshal provides.
(c) The annual fee for registration under this section is $750.
(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.