Section 231 - Fireworks technician, proximate audience technician and flame effect technician license qualificationsA person may not act as a fireworks technician, proximate audience technician or flame effect technician unless the person meets the qualifications specified in this section and obtains a license. The person must: [2013, c. 56, §4(AMD).]
1.Age. Be at least 21 years of age; [1999, c. 671, §12(NEW).]
2.Citizenship. Be a citizen or resident alien of the United States; [1999, c. 671, §12(NEW).]
3.Experience. Have experience and training working under the direction of a technician during at least 5 displays, or comparable experience as determined by the department. The technician must hold the same license as applied for by the person; [2013, c. 56, §4(AMD).]
4.Character. Be of good moral character as determined by the department and not have been convicted of a crime that is punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment equal to or exceeding one year. In making the determination of good moral character, the commissioner shall consider matters recorded within the previous 5 years, including, but not limited to:A. Records of incidents of abuse by the applicant of family or household members provided pursuant to Title 19-A, section 4114, subsection 1; [2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §3(AMD); 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65(AFF).]B. Records provided by the Department of Health and Human Services regarding the failure of the applicant to meet child or family support obligations; [1999, c. 671, §12(NEW); 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6(REV).]C. Records of 3 or more convictions of the applicant for Class D or Class E crimes; [1999, c. 671, §12(NEW).]D. Records of 3 or more civil violations by the applicant; and [1999, c. 671, §12(NEW).]E. Records that the applicant has engaged in recklessness or negligence that endangered the safety of others; [1999, c. 671, §12(NEW).] [2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §3(AMD); 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65(AFF).]
5.Examination. Successfully complete a written examination administered by the department encompassing codes, rules and information specific to the license applied for; and [2013, c. 56, §4(AMD).]
6.Application. Submit an application to the department that contains: A. The applicant's full name, full current address, social security number and date of birth; and [1999, c. 671, §12(NEW).]B. A statement granting the commissioner authority to check the criminal records of the applicant. [1999, c. 671, §12(NEW).] [1999, c. 671, §12(NEW).]
Amended by 2022, c. 647,§ B-3, eff. 1/1/2023.Amended by 2013, c. 56,§ 4, eff. 10/9/2013.1999, c. 671, § 12 (NEW) . 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV) .