A. An applicant for a license or permit under the Fireworks Licensing and Safety Act shall pay to the state fire marshal’s office the following fees, which shall not be refundable:

(1) manufacturer license                                     $1,500; (2) distributor license                                            2,000; (3) wholesaler license                                         1,000; (4) display distributor license                                1,000; (5) specialty retailer license                                     750;

(6) retailer permit                                                     100; or

(7) replacement permit                                             20.

B. All licenses and permits shall be issued for one year beginning on February 1 of each year. All licenses and permits shall be issued within thirty days from the date of receipt of application, except that no application shall be processed during any holiday selling period in which permissible fireworks may be sold.

C. Licenses issued pursuant to provisions of the Fireworks Licensing and Safety Act shall not be restricted in number or limited to any person without cause. Municipalities and counties may require licenses or permits and reasonable fees, not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00), for the sale of fireworks.

D. Permit and license fees paid to the state fire marshal’s office shall be deposited in the fire protection fund to be used by the state fire marshal to enforce and carry out the provisions and purposes of the Fireworks Licensing and Safety Act.