1. (a) The State Fire Marshal shall regulate pyrotechnic displays and shall issue pyrotechnic display operator and pyrotechnic special effects operator licenses as provided in this article.

2. (b) A person may not provide a fireworks display without a pyrotechnic display operator license. An applicant for a pyrotechnic display operator license shall submit all of the following to the State Fire Marshal:

   1. (1) Proof that the applicant is 21 years of age at the time of application.
   2. (2) Proof of successful completion, with a passing score of 75 percent or greater, of an eight-hour training program approved by the State Fire Marshal for pyrotechnic display operators. The training program test shall be given under the supervision of a person appointed by the State Fire Marshal.
   3. (3) Verifiable evidence of safe performances in active participation as a co-lead for at least six fireworks displays under the direct supervision of a competent licensed pyrotechnic display operator.
   4. (4) Proof of a current Employer Possessor Letter of Clearance issued to the individual by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
   5. (5) An application fee of one hundred twenty dollars ($120).

3. (c) Each pyrotechnic display operator licensee requesting renewal of his or her license shall submit proof of all of the following to the State Fire Marshal:

   1. (1) Completion of an eight-hour continuing education training program approved by the State Fire Marshal for pyrotechnic display operators within the two-year license period. The training program shall be taught by an organization, display company, or individual approved by the State Fire Marshal.
   2. (2) Active participation as a pyrotechnic display operator in the safe performance of at least two fireworks displays within the two-year license period.
   3. (3) Proof of a current Employer Possessor Letter of Clearance issued to the individual by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
   4. (4) A signed affidavit stating that the licensee has committed no felonies within the two-year license period.
   5. (5) A renewal fee of one hundred twenty dollars ($120).
4. (d) A pyrotechnic display operator license shall expire two years after issuance, unless renewed before expiration.

(Act 2018-464, §2.)