§2473. Permits; requirements
A person may not possess, use, store or transport explosives without a permit. The commissioner shall issue a permit to an applicant who:
[PL 1999, c. 652, §9 (NEW).]
1.
Application.
Completes an application form furnished by the commissioner;
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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
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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;
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3.
Examination.
Passes a written examination administered by the Department of Public Safety;
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4.
Citizenship.
Is a citizen or resident alien of the United States; and
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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;
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B.
Records provided by the Department of Health and Human Services regarding the failure of the applicant to meet child or family support obligations;
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C.
Records of 3 or more convictions of the applicant for Class D or E crimes;
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D.
Records of 3 or more civil violations by the applicant; and
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E.
Records that the applicant has engaged in recklessness or negligence that endangered the safety of others.
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[PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §55 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 652, §9 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §55 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).