- (a) Congested Areas. Vehicles transporting explosives or blasting agents shall not be driven through congested areas whenever it is practicable to avoid them. When it is necessary to stop a vehicle containing explosives or blasting agents in a congested area, the vehicle shall not be left unattended.
- (b) Handling Explosives. Explosives or blasting agents shall not be thrown, dropped or otherwise roughly handled.
- (c) Operators' Qualifications. Explosives vehicles shall be operated only by competent persons, as defined in 30 CFR Parts 56.2 and 57.2.
History Note: Authority G.S. 74‑24.4(a);
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;
Amended Eff. August 1, 1994;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 22, 2018.