CHAPTER 3. Licensing and Penalties [7990. - 8004.]
Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430.
§§ 7990–8004 · 15 sections
- § 7990 In any tunnel or mine under jurisdiction of the division, the use of explosives shall be limited to persons licensed by the division.
- § 7991 (a) To obtain a license under Section 7990, and to renew that license, a person shall pass an oral and written examination given by the division. The division…
- § 7992 The board shall determine qualifications for persons seeking an “explosive blaster’s license” and rules and regulations for use of explosives in tunnels or…
- § 7993 Any person holding an “explosive blaster’s license” who is convicted of violating any safety order involving the use or handling of explosives shall have his…
- § 7994 Any person holding an “explosive blaster’s license” who is convicted of violating safety orders involving use or handling of explosives in which the violation…
- § 7995 Any person who has had his “explosive blaster’s license” revoked who is subsequently convicted of violations of a safety order involving the use or handling of…
- § 7996 All safety equipment required to provide safe employment in tunnels or underground mines shall be U.S. Bureau of Mines approved, or acceptable to other…
- § 7997 The board shall review and update general orders for tunnels and mines at least every two years. Representatives of the unit inspecting tunnels and mines shall…
- § 7998 The division shall also develop tests, available in English, Spanish, or other languages where a sufficient portion of employees exists to show need, to…
- § 7999 No person shall be qualified to operate as a gas tester, or serve as a safety representative in a tunnel or underground mine unless he holds a certificate…
- § 8000 Requirements established by the board shall preempt local government rules, regulations, and laws requiring certification or licensing as gas testers or safety…
- § 8001 The division shall charge a fee sufficient to cover the direct and indirect costs of the division to administer the examination and certification of gas…
- § 8002 All fees from applications shall be nonrefundable. Those fees shall be deposited into the Occupational Safety and Health Fund.
- § 8003 Violation of regulations, rules, orders, or special orders adopted by the board or division as a condition of certification shall be punishable by suspension…
- § 8004 The provisions of this part shall not apply to the normal operation, maintenance, or repair of any completed tunnels owned or operated by a utility as defined…