§ 58-82A-2. (Effective February 1, 2010) Individual training requirements.

§ 58‑82A‑2. (Effective February 1, 2010) Individual training requirements.

An individual may not use,handle, exhibit, or discharge pyrotechnics in connection with a concert orpublic exhibition, as allowed under Article 54 of Chapter 14 of the General Statutes,unless the individual successfully completes the training approved or offeredby the Commissioner of Insurance through the Office of State Fire Marshal ormeets all of the following conditions:

(1)        Is an active memberin good standing with a local fire or rescue department and has experience inpyrotechnics or explosives, as verified by the State Fire Marshal.

(2)        Possesses theprofessional qualifications required by the State Fire Marshal or theprofessional qualifications required by the jurisdiction where permitting isbeing sought, whichever is greater. The professional qualifications set by theState Fire Marshal may not be less than the voluntary minimum professionalqualifications for all levels of fire service and rescue service personnel establishedby the State Fire and Rescue Commission under G.S. 58‑78‑5.  (2009‑507, s. 3.)