(a) The State Fire Marshal may issue or renew a flamethrowing device permit provided the applicant meets the provisions of Health and Safety Code Section 12757. For the purpose of clarification, Health and Safety Code Section 12757 is repeated. Health and Safety Code Section 12757, The State Fire Marshal may issue or renew a permit to use and possess a flamethrowing device only if all of the following conditions are met:

(b) Permit holder shall comply with all applicable fire and life safety regulations and ordinances and local zoning restrictions for the use, possession, storage, and/or transportation of flammable/combustible liquids and for flamethrowing devices or their components.

(c) Adequate qualification for the issuance of the requested permit shall be determined by the State Fire Marshal. It shall be incumbent upon the applicant to present to the State Fire Marshal evidence of such qualification which may include a physical demonstration of knowledge and ability.

(d) Permits are nontransferable and shall be retained by the permit holder at all times.

(e) Permits shall be for the fiscal year or portion thereof beginning July 1 and ending June 30 of the following year.

(f) An applicant whose permit was either denied or revoked may reapply after one year has elapsed from date of denial or revocation.

(g) Violation(s) of these regulations shall constitute grounds for denial/revocation of the Flamethrowing Devices Permit.