1. (1) An operational permit is required for the use of any quantity of explosives or explosive materials for the purpose of blasting.

2. (2) The State Fire Marshal Division shall issue blasting permits:

   1. (a) for those locations where the local fire department that has jurisdiction of the location of the blast does not have a procedure in place for issuing blasting permits; and
   2. (b) for multiple blasting activities that are part of one project and that involve conducting blasts in the jurisdictions of more than one fire department.
3. (3) The State Fire Marshal Division shall adopt rules pursuant to Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, as necessary to implement the procedure of issuing blasting permits under this section.

Enacted by Chapter 84, 2012 General Session