HB 1553 -- Missouri Blasting Safety Act

Sponsor:  Cooper (120)

This bill establishes the Missouri Blasting Safety Act.  The
bill:

(1)  Requires any person using explosives in this state to obtain
a license from the Division of Fire Safety within the Department
of Public Safety;

(2)  Establishes certain criteria to be met by applicants prior
to the issuance of a license;

(3)  Authorizes the division to suspend, revoke, or deny licenses
but provides for an appeal process through the State Blasting
Safety Board which is established;

(4)  Requires a person whose license has expired for more than
three years to take the licensing exam and complete the
continuing education requirements prior to being reissued a
license;

(5)  Allows for license reciprocity and provides for certain
licensing exemptions;

(6)  Authorizes the division to adopt rules creating a
standardized qualification examination, continuing education
requirements, and a fee structure;

(7)  Specifies requirements for blasting activity, including the
use of a seismograph recording;

(8)  Requires all persons using explosives in this state to
register with the State Fire Marshal within 60 days of the
effective date of the bill, pay a fee, and file an annual report
stating their blasting activities from the previous year;

(9)  Creates within the state treasury the Missouri Explosives
Safety Act Administration Fund to be expended by the State Fire
Marshal for administration and enforcement costs; and

(10)  Requires any person using explosives in this state to
notify the division at least two business days in advance before
blasting at a new site.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:43 am