(a) The Legislature has determined that certain industries, trades, and occupations involve such elements of potential danger to the lives, health and safety of the citizens of this State and to their property that special regulations are necessary to insure that only individuals of proper ability and experience shall engage in the uses and operations identified in General Business Law, section 480. Except as provided for by section 485 of the General Business Law, this Part shall apply throughout the State to those occupations where the commissioner has been authorized to prescribe rules and regulations by section 483(1)(a) of the General Business Law, (hereinafter referred to as "certified occupations"). Such occupations include pyrotechnicians and laser operators statewide and blasters and crane operators outside of the City of New York. Applicants must still comply with local laws and obtain applicable permits and variances in addition to obtaining a State issued license.

(b) Where the specific provisions applicable to a certified occupation conflict with the general provisions provided in this Subpart, the specific provisions shall apply.