(A) All fees collected by the state fire marshal for licenses or permits issued pursuant to this chapter, except the fee imposed under section 3743.22 of the Revised Code, shall be deposited into the state fire marshal’s fund, and interest earned on the amounts in the fund shall be credited by the treasurer of state to the fund.

(B) The state fire marshal shall in the state fire marshal’s discretion use amounts in the state fire marshal’s fund for fireworks training and education purposes, including, but not limited to, the creation of educational and training programs, attendance by the state fire marshal and the state fire marshal’s employees at conferences and seminars, the payment of travel and meal expenses associated with such attendance, participation by the state fire marshal and the state fire marshal’s employees in committee meetings and other meetings related to pyrotechnic codes, and the payment of travel and meal expenses associated with such participation. The use of the fund shall comply with rules of the department of commerce, policies and procedures established by the director of budget and management, and all other applicable laws.