§231.__Fireworks technician's license qualifications

A person may not act as a fireworks technician unless the person meets the qualifications specified in this section and obtains a license.__The person must:

1.__Age.__Be at least 21 years of age;

2.__Citizenship.__Be a citizen or resident alien of the United States;

3.__Graduate.__Be a graduate of an accredited high school or has been granted high school equivalency status by the State;

4.__Experience.__Have experience and training as a fireworks technician assistant or comperable position, as determined by the department;

5.__Character.__Be of good moral character as determined by the department and not have been convicted of a crime that is punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment equal to or exceeding one year.__In making the determination of good moral character, the commissioner shall consider matters recorded within the previous 5 years, including, but not limited to, the following:

A.__Records of incidents of abuse by the applicant of family or household members provided pursuant to Title 19-A, section 4012, subsection 1;

B.__Records provided by the Department of Human Services regarding the failure of the applicant to meet child or family support obligations;

C.__Records of 3 or more convictions of the applicant for Class D or Class E crimes;

D.__Records of 3 or more civil violations by the applicant; and

E.__Records that the applicant has engaged in recklessness or negligence that endangered the safety of others;

6.__Examination.__Successfully complete a written examination administered by the department encompassing fireworks and the conduct of displays; and