California Labor Code CHAPTER 3 - Licensing and Penalties

• Section 7990.
  In any tunnel or mine under jurisdiction of the division, the use of explosives shall be limited to persons licensed by the division.(Added by Stats....
• Section 7991.
  (a) To obtain a license under Section 7990, and to renew that license, a person shall pass an oral and written examination given by the division....
• Section 7992.
  The board shall determine qualifications for persons seeking an “explosive blaster’s license” and rules and regulations for use of explosives in tunnels or mines.(Added by...
• Section 7993.
  Any person holding an “explosive blaster’s license” who is convicted of violating any safety order involving the use or handling of explosives shall have his...
• Section 7994.
  Any person holding an “explosive blaster’s license” who is convicted of violating safety orders involving use or handling of explosives in which the violation is...
• Section 7995.
  Any person who has had his “explosive blaster’s license” revoked who is subsequently convicted of violations of a safety order involving the use or handling...
• Section 7996.
  All safety equipment required to provide safe employment in tunnels or underground mines shall be U.S. Bureau of Mines approved, or acceptable to other authorities...
• Section 7997.
  The board shall review and update general orders for tunnels and mines at least every two years. Representatives of the unit inspecting tunnels and mines...
• Section 7998.
  The division shall also develop tests, available in English, Spanish, or other languages where a sufficient portion of employees exists to show need, to qualify...
• Section 7999.
  No person shall be qualified to operate as a gas tester, or serve as a safety representative in a tunnel or underground mine unless he...
• Section 8000.
  Requirements established by the board shall preempt local government rules, regulations, and laws requiring certification or licensing as gas testers or safety representatives. However, local...
• Section 8001.
  The division shall charge a fee sufficient to cover the direct and indirect costs of the division to administer the examination and certification of gas...
• Section 8002.
  All fees from applications shall be nonrefundable. Those fees shall be deposited into the Occupational Safety and Health Fund.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 31, Sec....
• Section 8003.
  Violation of regulations, rules, orders, or special orders adopted by the board or division as a condition of certification shall be punishable by suspension or...
• Section 8004.
  The provisions of this part shall not apply to the normal operation, maintenance, or repair of any completed tunnels owned or operated by a utility...

Last modified: October 22, 2018