(a) A State Fire Marshal Pyrotechnic Operator Special Effects First Class license, as defined in Section 981.5 (b) (7) of California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, shall serve as a flamethrowing device permit for motion picture and entertainment purposes when accompanied by a current, valid COE issued by the Department of Justice pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 12071 of the Penal Code. Licensees shall provide to the State Fire Marshal a signed copy of the “Application for Flamethrowing Device Permit” and “Flamethrowing Device Self-Certification” forms (See Section 1067). Copies of driver's license, passport photo, and fee for permit are not required.

(b) A State Fire Marshal Pyrotechnic Operator Special Effects Second Class license, as defined in Section 981.5 (b) (8) of California Code of Regulations, Title 19, shall serve as a flamethrowing device permit for motion picture and entertainment purposes when accompanied by a current, valid COE issued by the Department of Justice pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 12071 of the Penal Code. Licensees shall provide to the State Fire Marshal a signed copy of the “Application for Flamethrowing Device Permit” and “Flamethrowing Device Self-Certification” forms (See Section 1067). Copies of driver's license, passport photo, and fee for permit are not required.

(c) A State Fire Marshal Pyrotechnic Operator Special Effects Third Class license, as defined in Section 981.5 (b) (9) of California Code of Regulations, Title 19, shall serve as a flamethrowing device permit for motion picture and entertainment purposes when accompanied by a current, valid COE issued by the Department of Justice pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 12071 of the Penal Code. Flamethrowing devices must be used under the direct and immediate supervision of a First or Second Class Licensee. Licensees shall provide to the State Fire Marshal a signed copy of the “Application for Flamethrowing Device Permit” and “Flamethrowing Device Self-Certification” forms (See Section 1067). Copies of driver's license, passport photo, and fee for permit are not required.