Any person who intends to arm, load, fire or to launch or operate any missile, rocket or similar device using any explosive, fire, heat, chemical or other propellant whatsoever shall make application to the commissioner for approval to arm, load, fire or to launch or operate any such missile, rocket or similar device, prior thereto and no person shall launch or operate any such missile, rocket or device unless or until the commissioner has approved such application. [1969, c. 498, §14 (AMD); 1995, c. 504, Pt. B, §10 (AMD).]