HCS HB 298 -- MISSOURI BLASTING SAFETY ACT (Cooper, 120)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN:  Special Committee on Professional
Registration and Licensing

This substitute establishes the Missouri Blasting Safety Act.  In
its main provisions, the substitute:

(1)  Requires any person using explosives in this state to hold a
blaster's license or be supervised by a person holding a
blaster's license issued by 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 allows for an appeal process through the State Blasting
Safety Board which is established in the substitute;

(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 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 substitute, pay a fee, and file an annual
report listing 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;

(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; and

(11)  Exempts St. Charles County from the provisions of the
substitute.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on General Revenue Fund in FY 2008,
FY 2009, and FY 2010.  Estimated Income on Other State Funds of
$12,685 to Unknown in FY 2008, $5,674 to Unknown in FY 2009, and
$1,489 to Unknown in FY 2010.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated July 25, 2007 at 11:18 am