(a) The office may approve variations from the requirements of this article where it finds, as the result of a written request, that an emergency exists and that the proposed variations:
(1) Are reasonable and necessary.
(2) Will not hinder the effective administration of the article.
(3) Will not be contrary to any other applicable state or federal law.
(4) Will not cause injury to any person or damage to public or private property.
(5) Are ordered by a circuit or district court judge after a hearing upon the record of the finding of the office.
(b) The office shall establish a fee not to exceed $50 to be paid by each applicant requesting a variation.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.
Chapter 17 - Regulation of Certain Goods and Products.
Section 8-17-240 - Short Title.
Section 8-17-241 - Definitions.
Section 8-17-243 - Blaster Certification.
Section 8-17-244 - Refusing, Suspending, Revoking, or Failing to Renew Certification.
Section 8-17-245 - Office May Reissue Certification Card.
Section 8-17-246 - Records to Be Maintained on Blasting Operations.
Section 8-17-247 - Blasting Contractor License.
Section 8-17-248 - Municipal Explosives Use Permit.
Section 8-17-249 - Suspension or Revocation of Certification or License for Certain Actions.
Section 8-17-250 - Variations From Requirements.
Section 8-17-251 - Article Preempts Certain Ordinances and Regulations.
Section 8-17-253 - Penalty for Violation of Act.
Section 8-17-254 - Exceptions.