(a) A person shall not handle, store, control, use, sell, purchase, transfer, transport or otherwise dispose of an explosive unless he has applied for, obtained and has on his person a valid permit as prescribed by this chapter, except that: (1) This section does not apply to an employee, or agent other than an independent […]
(a) A permit may be refused to an applicant where the issuing officer has reasonable cause to believe that granting the permit would constitute a substantial and immediate danger to the public health, safety and welfare. Notice of refusal to issue a permit shall be given the applicant within three (3) days from the date […]
(a) A dealer shall keep and maintain such records on such forms as are prescribed and provided by the Director, which records shall include (1) an amount of each sale, transfer or other disposition of explosives by him, (2) the date thereof, the name, age, address and permit number of the purchaser or transferee, and […]
(a) All storage of explosives shall be in approved explosives magazines located at distances from neighboring buildings and highways in conformity with the American Table of Distances for Storage of Explosives. (b) When explosives in excess of immediate requirements are removed from a magazine and delivered in the vicinity of a blasting operation they shall […]
(a) Blasting caps, or detonators, shall not be transported over the highways of the Virgin Islands on the same vehicles with explosives. (b) Vehicles used for the transportation of explosives shall be strong enough to carry the load without difficulty, and shall be in good mechanical condition. If vehicles do not have a closed body, […]
(a) At least 24 hours in advance of blasting, the blaster shall give written notice specifying the location and intended time of blasting to appropriate representatives of the gas, electric, water, fire alarm, telephone, telegraph, and steam utilities which operate within the Virgin Islands. In an emergency the Director may waive the time limit and […]
A person who violates any provision of this act is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both; Provided, That any person found in possession of explosives without a proper permit shall be guilty of a felony and shall be fined […]
This chapter is in addition to any other requirements of local or federal law regulating the possession, handling, storage, control, use, sale, purchase, transfer, transportation or other disposition of explosives.
