2010 Maine Code
TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS
Chapter 9-A: FIREWORKS
8 §231. Fireworks technician license qualifications

§231. Fireworks technician license qualifications

A person may not act as a fireworks technician unless the person meets the qualifications specified in this section and obtains a license. The person must: [1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).]

1. Age. Be at least 21 years of age;

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2. Citizenship. Be a citizen or resident alien of the United States;

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3. Experience. Have experience and training working under the direction of a fireworks technician during at least 5 displays, or comparable experience as determined by the department;

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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 4012, subsection 1; [1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).]

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).]

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5. Examination. Successfully complete a written examination administered by the department encompassing fireworks and the conduct of displays; and

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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).]

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SECTION HISTORY

1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW). 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV).