§1484.14. Application for an individual license; requirements to maintain; prohibitions; penalties

A. To engage in the inspection or operation of an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride, an individual shall apply for and obtain a license and the respective relevant endorsement for inspection or operation. The inspection endorsement authorizes the licensee to conduct any necessary testing. Each individual license holder shall maintain his license on his person while engaging in any such activity and present his license for inspection upon demand of any employee of the office of state fire marshal, a fire department, or any law enforcement officer.

B. As a condition of licensure, the acceptance of a license by an individual is deemed as the individual's consent to submit to reasonable requests for documentation by the office of state fire marshal or his designated representatives and to cooperate in a lawful investigation by the office of state fire marshal. Any person refusing to cooperate with any lawful investigation by the office of state fire marshal is subject to any applicable penalty as described in this Part, including suspension or revocation of a license.

C. Each individual license holder shall notify the state fire marshal, as specified by the state fire marshal, within ten days of the following:

(1) A change in business or home address.

(2) A separation from an employer or change in employer.

D. An individual licensed as provided in this Section shall not contract his services as an independent contractor or agent with any other firm, whether such firm is engaged in testing, inspection, or operation.

E. An individual licensed as provided in this Section shall meet all certification, continuing education, training, and testing requirements as established by this Part and related adopted rule or regulation.

Acts 2005, No. 389, §1; Acts 2016, No. 462, §2.