S.L. 2010-22 (S.B. 992) - Pyrotechnics Training and Permitting

• Transfers pyrotechnics operator licensing authority from the State Fire Marshal to the Commissioner of Insurance, who may adopt rules to implement the requirements.

• Establishes three types of licenses: display operator license ($100 application fee, $60 renewal), proximate audience display operator license ($100 application fee, $60 renewal), and assistant display operator license ($30 application fee, $30 renewal), all valid for three years.

• Requires applicants to be at least 21 years old for display operators/proximate audience operators and 18 for assistants, with demonstrated experience in three prior displays and successful passage of a written examination on pyrotechnics safety.

• Requires all applicants to submit an "Employer Possessor Letter of Clearance" from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms or sign an affidavit confirming no federal pyrotechnics violations.

• Permits Commissioner to deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse renewal of licenses for violations of pyrotechnics regulations, violations of permit requirements, failure to supervise personnel, criminal convictions, or misstatements in applications, with appeal procedures through Chapter 150B.