Permits.

This chapter shall not apply to manufacturing, dealing in, giving or disposing of explosives by a dealer as defined in § 451 of the Labor Law of the State of New York, nor shall it apply to the storage at any one time by farmers of 200 pounds or less of blasting explosives for agricultural purposes as set forth in § 438, Subdivision 3, of the Labor Law of the State of New York, nor shall it apply to the storage of such limited amount of sporting or smokeless powders as permitted by § 453 of the Labor Law of the State of New York.

All blasting operations shall be so conducted as not to endanger the health, safety and welfare of persons and the safety of property. Such operations shall be under the direct control and supervision of licensed, competent and responsible persons and shall be carried on in accordance with the provisions of New York State laws and regulations and with the provisions of this chapter. No person shall be permitted to handle and use explosives except a New York State licensed blaster who shall have had experience with the type of blasting being conducted. The superintendent or other person in charge of every blasting operation shall post in a conspicuous place in proximity to the operation the name or names of persons whom he has designated as blasters, having satisfied himself as to their license status, previous blasting experience and competency, and shall promptly notify the Town Clerk, in writing, of the persons so designated. It shall be unlawful to use in any blasting operation a quantity of explosives greater than is necessary to produce a well-designed efficient blast. It shall be the duty of every person or corporation conducting any blasting operation in the Town to make and keep a record for a period of two years with respect to each individual blast, which record shall show:

The short-interval delay firing of blasts shall be practiced wherever necessary to prevent vibration damage to nearby structures. The practice of mud capping, or similar practices involving the unconfined use of explosives, is specifically prohibited. Where blasting is being conducted in the vicinity of structures which may be subject to damage from flying material, all blasts shall be adequately matted. Before any blast is fired, the owner or blaster shall make certain that all roads or other modes of access to the blast area are adequately guarded for the safety of the public and employees. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or operator to remove promptly from public highways all stone or other debris resulting from blasting operations. Blasting operations may be conducted only during daylight and between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Any person committing an offense against any provision of this chapter or failing to comply with any provision or condition contained in any permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a violation pursuant to the Penal Law of the State of New York, punishable by a fine not exceeding $250 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The continuance of an offense shall constitute, for each day the offense is continued, a separate and distinct violation.

In addition to the penalties and remedies provided above, an action or proceeding in the name of the Town may be commenced in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with or restrain by injunction the violation of any provision of this chapter or of the provisions and conditions contained in any permit issued pursuant to this chapter.