Authority: IC 22-11-14.5-3; IC 22-13; IC 35-47.5-4-4.5

Affected: IC 35-47.5-5-11

Sec. 6. (a) The office of the state fire marshal shall issue a licensed regulated explosive use-operator license to a person who has:

1. (1) applied under section 5 of this rule; and
2. (2) paid a fee in the amount of three hundred fifty dollars ($350).

(b) A licensed use permit expires three (3) years from the date it was issued by the office of the state fire marshal.

(c) To renew licensure, a person shall:

1. (1) submit an application on a form approved by the office of the state fire marshal;
2. (2) pay a fee in the amount of three hundred fifty dollars ($350);

3. (3) accrue a minimum of eight (8) hours per year of continuing education in one (1) or more of the subjects listed in section 3(a) of this rule. For purposes of this subsection, "per year" means each of three (3) twelve (12) calendar month periods, beginning on the date that applicant received initial licensure under this section. For purposes of this subsection, the continuing education requirements shall be completed by an officer, partner, or manager of a person who is:

   1. (A) a partnership;
   2. (B) a copartnership;
   3. (C) a company;
   4. (D) a corporation;
   5. (E) a limited liability company; or
   6. (F) an association; and
4. (4) submit evidence of compliance with the continuing education requirements contained in subdivision (3).

(Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 26-2-6; filed Sep 21, 2005, 1:30 p.m.: 29 IR 492, eff Dec 1, 2005; readopted filed Aug 4, 2011, 8:35 a.m.: 20110831-IR-675110254RFA; readopted filed Mar 10, 2017, 9:37 a.m.: 20170405-IR- 675170005RFA; readopted filed May 11, 2023, 2:22 p.m.: 20230607-IR-675230104RFA)