Section 210.13. General

(a) A person may not detonate explosives or supervise blasting activities unless the person has obtained a blaster’s license.

(b) The Department may exempt certain individuals from needing a blaster’s license if the person is detonating extremely small amounts of explosives for industrial or research purposes. The Department will consider a written request for an exemption from the person seeking the exemption.

(c) Upon request, a blaster shall exhibit a blaster’s license to the following:

(1) An authorized representative of the Department.

(2) The blaster’s employer or an authorized representative of the employer.

(3) A police officer acting in the line of duty.

(d) A blaster’s license is not transferable.

The provisions of this § 210.13 adopted July 13, 2001, effective July 14, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 3751.