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§ 9-6-104. Death by Negligence

When the death of any person is caused by the explosion of any of the articles or substances named in section 9-6-101 while the same is being delivered to any carrier or while the same is being transported or is being removed from the vehicle on which it has been transported or conveyed or on […]

§ 9-6-105. Marking for Sale

It is unlawful for any person, partnership, or corporation to sell or offer for sale, or take or solicit orders of sale for, or purchase or use, or have on hand or in store for the purpose of sale or use in this state any high explosive that can be detonated by means of a […]

§ 9-6-106. Date of Manufacture – Wrapping

It is unlawful for any person, partnership, or corporation to have more than two different dates or identifying codes on any high explosive that can be detonated by means of a detonator, including without limitation dynamite, detonating cord, cast primer, cap-sensitive emulsion, slurries, and water gels, or on any cartridges or bags containing blasting agents, […]

§ 9-6-107. Violation – Penalty

[ Editor’s note: This version of this section is effective until March 1, 2022. ] If any person, partnership, or corporation violates any of the provisions of sections 9-6-105 and 9-6-106, such person, the members of such partnership, or the officers or agents of such corporation are guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, […]

§ 9-6-108. Applicability

Consumer fireworks and display fireworks, as defined in 27 CFR 555.11 of the United States department of justice, bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives, or any of its successor agencies, shall not be subject to the provisions of this article. Source: L. 2001: Entire section added, p. 760, § 3, effective August 8. L. […]

§ 9-7-101. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Explosives Act”. Source: L. 70: p. 185, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 53-7-1.

§ 9-7-102. Legislative Declaration

The general assembly hereby declares that the purpose of this article 7 is to provide for safety inspections to assure suitable control of the procurement of and access to explosives and, at the same time, to avoid undue limitations upon the manufacture, sale, transport, or legitimate use of explosives. To avoid a duplication of supervision, […]

§ 9-7-103. Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: Repealed. (1.5) “Department” means the department of labor and employment. “Division” means the division of oil and public safety in the department of labor and employment. “Explosive” or “explosive device” means any material or container containing a chemical compound or mixture that is commonly used […]

§ 9-7-104. Enforcement

The division shall enforce this article and for such purposes shall: Issue permits to applicants found by the division, after inspection and investigation, to be qualified for such permit under this article and the rules of the division; Deny, suspend, or revoke permits upon a finding of noncompliance or violation of this article or of […]

§ 9-5.5-117. Liability

This article shall not be construed to relieve or lessen the responsibility or liability of a person owning, operating, controlling, maintaining, erecting, constructing, installing, altering, inspecting, testing, or repairing a conveyance for damages to person or property caused by a defect, nor does the state of Colorado assume any such liability or responsibility by the […]