Kan. Admin. Regs. § 22-6-24

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 45, November 7, 2024

Section 22-6-24 - Display operator license

(a) Each person who operates an outdoor display of display fireworks, as defined in K.A.R. 22-6-1, shall obtain a license from the office of the state fire marshal.

(b) Each applicant shall meet all of the following requirements:

(1) The applicant shall provide proof of experience in the performance of at least three outdoor displays of display fireworks in the last four years.

(A) For each of the three required displays, each applicant for a new display operator license shall include documentation of participation as an assistant under a display operator who has a valid Kansas license at the time of the displays. The licensed display operator shall provide written verification of the applicant's participation in the display.

(B) For each of the three required displays, each applicant for renewal of the display operator license shall provide a signature from the local jurisdiction, organization sponsoring the display, Kansas licensed distributor who produced the display, or another Kansas licensed operator assisting with the display.

(2) The applicant shall complete a written examination, administered by the state ire marshal, and shall be required to achieve a passing score of at least 80 percent.

(c) The display fireworks operator license shall be valid for four years from the date of issuance.

(d) Each licensee shall keep the original license on the licensee's person at all times while performing duties as a display operator. A copy of the license shall not be accepted as valid proof of licensure if the licensee is questioned by law enforcement, the ire department, or the local authority.

(e) No fee shall be charged for a display operator license for any person who is an officer or employee of the state or any political or taxing subdivision of the state if that person is acting on behalf of the state or political or taxing subdivision.

(f) Each licensee shall comply with national fire protection association standard no. 1123, which is adopted by reference in K.A.R. 22-6-20, and all local, state, and federal regulations, statutes, and laws.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 22-6-24

Authorized by K.S.A. 2016 Supp. 31-506; implementing K.S.A. 2016 Supp. 31503; effective Dec. 29, 2008; amended by Kansas Register Volume 37, No. 12; effective 4/6/2018.