Sec. 14.1. (a) The commission or department shall consult with an industry expert to discuss a variance application or an update to a rule or safety standard concerning:
(1) a boiler or pressure vessel; or
(2) a regulated amusement device.
(b) An industry expert for the purposes of consulting under subsection (a)(1) must be:
(1) a professional engineer registered under IC 25-31; and
(2) knowledgeable in and have experience with boiler and pressure vessels.