Section 2473 - Permits; requirementsA person may not possess, use, store or transport explosives without a permit. The commissioner shall issue a permit to an applicant who: [1999, c. 652, §9(NEW).]
1.Application. Completes an application form furnished by the commissioner; [1999, c. 652, §9(NEW).]
2.Financial responsibility. Includes proof in the application that the applicant maintains financial responsibility in the form of liability insurance or a surety bond as follows: A. To obtain a permit with endorsements to possess, use or store explosives, a person must maintain financial responsibility in the form of liability insurance in an amount not less than $500,000; and [1999, c. 652, §9(NEW).]B. To obtain a permit with an endorsement for intrastate transportation of explosives, a person must comply with the requirements in rules adopted pursuant to section 2103-A or 2110, as applicable; [1999, c. 652, §9(NEW).] [1999, c. 652, §9(NEW).]
3.Examination. Passes a written examination administered by the Department of Public Safety; [1999, c. 652, §9(NEW).]
4.Citizenship. Is a citizen or resident alien of the United States; and [1999, c. 652, §9(NEW).]
5.Character. Demonstrates good moral character and has not been convicted of a crime punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment equal to or exceeding one year. The determination of good moral character must be made in writing by the commissioner, based upon evidence recorded by a governmental entity. The commissioner shall consider matters recorded within the previous 5 years, including, but not limited to, the following:A. Records of incidents of abuse of family or household members by the applicant provided pursuant to Title 19-A, section 4114, subsection 1; [2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §55(AMD); 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65(AFF).]B. Records provided by the Department of Health and Human Services regarding the failure of the applicant to meet child or family support obligations; [1999, c. 652, §9(NEW); 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6(REV).]C. Records of 3 or more convictions of the applicant for Class D or E crimes; [1999, c. 652, §9(NEW).]D. Records of 3 or more civil violations by the applicant; and [1999, c. 652, §9(NEW).]E. Records that the applicant has engaged in recklessness or negligence that endangered the safety of others. [1999, c. 652, §9(NEW).] [2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §55(AMD); 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65(AFF).]
Amended by 2022, c. 647,§ B-55, eff. 1/1/2023.1999, c. 652, § 9 (NEW) . 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV) .