(a) No person shall perform blasting in Arkansas unless he or she:

1. (1) Is twenty-one (21) years of age or older;
2. (2) Is a high school graduate or its equivalent;
3. (3) Is certified by the Division of Labor as having met the minimum training requirements of 20 CAR § 882-105 herein; and

4. (4) Has:

   1. (A) Two (2) years’ experience in blasting or drilling operations under the direct supervision of someone qualified and certified to perform blasting in Arkansas;
   2. (B) An engineering degree; or
   3. (C) Two (2) years’ experience supervising blasting operations and the work of those performing blasting in a state other than Arkansas.

(b) Exceptions.

1. (1) The educational requirement of subdivision (a)(2) of this section and the experience requirement of subdivision (a)(4) of this section shall not apply to those individuals who on the effective date of this part have been regularly performing blasting for a period of five (5) years or more.
2. (2) Such individuals must meet the other requirements of subsection (a) of this section, including certification as having met the minimum training requirements.

3. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, a person may perform blasting if he or she is:

   1. (A) Certified by the division as a trainee pursuant to 20 CAR § 882-107; and
   2. (B) Working under the direct supervision of someone qualified and certified to perform blasting in Arkansas.