A person may not act as a fireworks technician, proximate audience technician or flame effect technician unless the person meets the qualifications specified in this section and obtains a license. The person must:
1. Age. Be at least 21 years of age;
2. Citizenship. Be a citizen or resident alien of the United States;
3. Experience. Have experience and training working under the direction of a technician during at least 5 displays, or comparable experience as determined by the department. The technician must hold the same license as applied for by the person;
4. Character. Be of good moral character as determined by the department and not have been convicted of a crime that is punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment equal to or exceeding one year. In making the determination of good moral character, the commissioner shall consider matters recorded within the previous 5 years, including, but not limited to:
A. Records of incidents of abuse by the applicant of family or household members provided pursuant to Title 19‑A, section 4114, subsection 1;
B. Records provided by the Department of Health and Human Services regarding the failure of the applicant to meet child or family support obligations;
C. Records of 3 or more convictions of the applicant for Class D or Class E crimes;
D. Records of 3 or more civil violations by the applicant; and
E. Records that the applicant has engaged in recklessness or negligence that endangered the safety of others;
5. Examination. Successfully complete a written examination administered by the department encompassing codes, rules and information specific to the license applied for; and
6. Application. Submit an application to the department that contains:
A. The applicant's full name, full current address, social security number and date of birth; and
B. A statement granting the commissioner authority to check the criminal records of the applicant.