HB 298 -- Missouri Blasting Safety Act

Sponsor:  Cooper (120)

This bill establishes the Missouri Blasting Safety Act.  The
bill:

(1)  Requires any person using explosives in this state to hold a
blaster's license or be supervised by a person holding a
blaster's license issued by the Division of Fire Safety within
the Department of Public Safety;

(2)  Establishes certain criteria to be met by applicants prior
to the issuance of a license;

(3)  Authorizes the division to suspend, revoke, or deny licenses
but allows for an appeal process through the State Blasting
Safety Board which is established;

(4)  Requires a person whose license has expired for more than
three years to take the licensing exam and complete the
continuing education requirements prior to being reissued a
license;

(5)  Allows for license reciprocity and certain licensing
exemptions;

(6)  Authorizes the division to adopt rules creating a
standardized qualification examination, continuing education
requirements, and a fee structure;

(7)  Specifies requirements for blasting activity, including the
use of a seismograph recording;

(8)  Requires all persons using explosives in this state to
register with the State Fire Marshal within 60 days of the
effective date of the bill, pay a fee, and file an annual report
stating their blasting activities from the previous year;

(9)  Creates within the state treasury the Missouri Explosives
Safety Act Administration Fund to be expended by the State Fire
Marshal for administration and enforcement costs;

(10)  Requires any person using explosives in this state to
notify the division at least two business days in advance before
blasting at a new site; and

(11)  Exempts St. Charles County from the provisions of the bill.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated July 25, 2007 at 11:18 am