Section 675IAC26-2-4. Issuance of licensed regulated explosive use-blaster license; reciprocity; renewal of license; maintenance and sanctions

   (a) The office of the state fire marshal shall issue a license to an individual who:

(1) complies with the requirements of section 2 of this rule or is certified under 312 IAC 25-9; and

(2) pays the licensure fee of one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175), payable to the fire and building services fund.

  (b) A license expires three (3) years from the date the individual is initially licensed as a licensed regulated explosive use-blaster. Renewal of licenses shall be as set forth in subsection (h).

  (c) A license shall not be assigned or transferred.

  (d) A licensed regulated explosive use-blaster shall carry his or her license in his or her possession at all times when blasting is occurring.

  (e) Reciprocal licensure shall be granted to an individual as follows:

(1) The individual presents an application on a form approved by the fire prevention and building safety commission, together with an original licensure document from another state or federal agency evidencing licensure under requirements that are substantially similar to the requirements of this rule.

(2) The individual submits a fee in the amount of one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175).

  (f) For purposes of subsection (e)(1), the licensure or certification requirements of the states of Illinois, Kentucky, and Ohio are deemed substantially similar to the requirements of this rule.

  (g) Reciprocal licensure shall be effective for the duration of licensure or certification issued by the originating agency described in subsection (e)(1).

  (h) For renewal of licensure, the individual shall:

(1) accrue a minimum of eight (8) hours per year of continuing education in one (1) or more of the subjects listed in section 3(a) of this rule. For purposes of this subsection, "per year" means each of three (3) twelve (12) calendar month periods, beginning on either the date that individual received initial licensure under section 2 of this rule or the date of licensure or certification by the originating agency described in subsection (e)(1);

(2) submit a renewal application on a form approved by the office of the state fire marshal;

(3) submit evidence of compliance with the continuing education requirements contained in subdivision (1); and

(4) pay a fee in the amount of one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175).

  (i) To maintain licensure, the individual shall comply with all applicable rules of the fire prevention and building safety commission. Failure to comply may subject the holder of a licensed regulated explosive use-blaster license to sanctions contained in IC 22-12-7-7. (Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 26-2-4; filed Sep 21, 2005, 1:30 p.m.: 29 IR 491, eff Dec 1, 2005; readopted filed Aug 4, 2011, 8:35 a.m.: 20110831-IR-675110254RFA)