A 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: [PL 2013, c. 56, §4 (AMD).]
1. Age. Be at least 21 years of age;

[PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 8 Sec. 231

A. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 8 Sec. 221-A
  • Flame effect: means an effect caused by the use of a solid, liquid or gaseous fuel to produce a flame in front of an audience. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 8 Sec. 221-A
  • Person: means any individual, combination of individuals, association, municipality, amusement park or other legal or commercial entity. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 8 Sec. 221-A
  • Proximate audience technician: means a person licensed pursuant to section 231 who, by examination, experience and training, has demonstrated the required skill and competence in the use and discharge of fireworks proximate to an audience to conduct a display or special effects display proximate to an audience. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 8 Sec. 221-A
  • United States: includes territories and the District of Columbia. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
  • Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
    • 2. Citizenship. Be a citizen or resident alien of the United States;

    [PL 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;

    [PL 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; [PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §3 (AMD); PL 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; [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
    C. Records of 3 or more convictions of the applicant for Class D or Class E crimes; [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).]
    D. Records of 3 or more civil violations by the applicant; and [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).]
    E. Records that the applicant has engaged in recklessness or negligence that endangered the safety of others; [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).]

    [PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §3 (AMD); PL 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

    [PL 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 [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).]
    B. A statement granting the commissioner authority to check the criminal records of the applicant. [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).]

    [PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW).]

    SECTION HISTORY

    PL 1999, c. 671, §12 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2013, c. 56, §4 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §3 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).
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