Not later than 12 months following the approval by the Secretary of this Subchapter, all blasting operations shall be conducted under the direction of a certified blaster. Before that time, all such blasting operations shall be conducted by competent, experienced persons who understand the hazards involved, and who are certified by the Division of Mines (DM).
4 Va. Admin. Code § 25-130-850.12
Statutory Authority
§§ 45.1-161.3 and 45.1-230 of the Code of Virginia.