17.24.621    GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF EXPLOSIVES

(1) Each operator shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws in the use of explosives.

(2) Blasts that use more than 5 pounds of explosive or blasting agent must be conducted according to the schedule required by ARM 17.24.623.

(3) All blasting operations must be conducted by experienced, trained, and competent persons who understand the hazards involved. Each person responsible for blasting operations must possess a valid certification. See ARM 17.24.1260 through 17.24.1263.

History: 82-4-204, 82-4-205, MCA; IMP, 82-4-231, MCA; NEW, 1980 MAR p. 725, Eff. 4/1/80; AMD, 1989 MAR p. 30, Eff. 1/13/89; TRANS, from DSL, 1996 MAR p. 2852.