Bill > H32

This bill amends Chapter 148 of the General Laws in Massachusetts to update the requirements for conducting blasting operations and using fireworks. Specifically, it: 1) Requires individuals conducting blasting operations to obtain a certificate of competency from the state fire marshal, including passing an examination and paying a fee. The certificate is valid for up to 24 months and can be renewed without an examination if it has been less than 7 years since the original issuance. 2) Requires individuals conducting blasting operations to obtain an explosive user's certificate from the state fire marshal, which necessitates obtaining liability insurance coverage of at least $1 million per person, $5 million per occurrence, and $5 million in aggregate for bodily injury, as well as $1 million per occurrence and $5 million in aggregate for property damage. 3) Requires individuals manufacturing, keeping, storing, using, discharging, firing off, exploding, or displaying fireworks to obtain a fireworks user's certificate from the state fire marshal, which also requires obtaining liability insurance coverage of at least $1 million per person, $2 million per occurrence, and $2 million in aggregate for bodily injury, as well as $1 million per occurrence and $2 million in aggregate for property damage. The bill aims to enhance public safety and oversight around the use of explosives and fireworks in Massachusetts.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H32