RÉSUMÉ DIGEST ACT 114 (HB 172) 2019 Regular Session Pierre New law provides for a training, registration, and certification process for fire-resistant material applicators. New law provides that a fire-resistant material applicator is a person who applies fire- resistant material to a surface. New law requires that the fire-resistant material applicator obtain training in the application of fire-resistant material according to manufacturer recommendations. New law further requires fire-resistant material applicators to register with the state fire marshal's office. New law requires the fire marshal to issue certificates to fire-resistant material applicators who have completed the required training and registered with the fire marshal. New law establishes a fine of $250 per violation for any person applying fire-resistant material without being certified. New law provides that implementation, including appellate procedures, and enforcement be pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act. Effective August 1, 2019. (Adds R.S. 40:1603)