1. (a) The commission or department shall consult with an industry expert to discuss a variance application or an update to a rule or safety standard concerning:

   1. (1) a boiler or pressure vessel; or
   2. (2) a regulated amusement device.

2. (b) An industry expert for the purposes of consulting under subsection (a)(1) must be:

   1. (1) a professional engineer registered under IC 25-31 ; and
   2. (2) knowledgeable in and have experience with boiler and pressure vessels.

As added by P.L.171-2019, SEC.5 and P.L.249-2019, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.187-2021, SEC.77.