101A.1 Definitions. As used in this chapter: 1. “Blasting agent” means any material or mixture consisting of a fuel and oxidizer, intended for blasting but not otherwise classified as an explosive, in which none of the finished products as mixed and packaged for use or shipment can be detonated by means of a number eight […]
101A.10 Persons and agencies exempt. This chapter shall not apply to the transportation and use of explosive materials by the regular military or naval forces of the United States, the duly organized militia of this state, representatives of the state fire marshal, the state patrol, division of criminal investigation, local police departments, sheriffs departments, and […]
101A.11 Explosive materials exempt. This chapter shall not apply to the possession or use of twenty-five pounds or less of smokeless powder, or five pounds or less of black sporting powder, provided that: 1. Smokeless powder is intended for handloading or reloading of ammunition for small arms with bores equivalent to ten gauge or less. […]
101A.12 Deposit and use of fees. The fees collected by the state fire marshal in issuing licenses shall be deposited in the state general fund. [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §101A.12]
101A.13 Local ordinances. Nothing in this chapter shall limit the authority of cities to impose additional regulations governing the storage, handling, use, and transportation of explosive materials within their respective corporate limits, however, such regulations shall be at least as stringent as and not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter and the rules promulgated […]
101A.14 Criminal penalties. 1. Any person who violates the provisions of section 101A.2, subsection 4, or section 101A.3, subsection 4, commits a public offense and, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a class “C” felony. 2. Any person who violates the provisions of section 101A.6, 101A.8 or 101A.9 or any of the rules adopted by […]
101A.2 Commercial license — how issued — violation. 1. The state fire marshal shall issue commercial licenses for the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, and commercial use of explosives to persons who, in the state fire marshal’s discretion are of good character and sound judgment, and have sufficient knowledge of the use, handling, and storage of […]
101A.3 User’s permit — how issued — violation. 1. User’s permits to purchase, possess, transport, store, and detonate explosive materials shall be issued by the sheriff of the county or the chief of police of a city of ten thousand population or more where the possession and detonation will occur. If the possession and detonation […]
101A.4 Refusal to grant license or permit — appeal. 1. Judicial review of the action of the state fire marshal may be sought in accordance with the terms of the Iowa administrative procedure Act, chapter 17A. 2. A person who is refused issuance of a user’s permit by a local permit issuing authority may appeal […]
101A.5 Rules. The state fire marshal shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A pertaining to the manufacture, transportation, storage, possession, and use of explosive materials. Rules adopted by the state fire marshal shall be compatible with, but not limited to, the national fire protection association’s pamphlet number 495 and federal rules pertaining to commerce, possession, […]
101A.6 Notice of storage required. A licensee shall notify the sheriff of the county and the local police authority of any city in which explosive materials will be stored, and shall also notify such authorities when the storage is terminated. [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §101A.6] Referred to in §101A.14
101A.7 Inspection of storage facility. 1. The licensee’s or permittee’s explosives storage facility shall be inspected at least once a year by a representative of the state fire marshal’s office, except that the state fire marshal may, at those mining operations licensed and regulated by the United States department of labor, accept an approved inspection […]
101A.8 Report of theft or loss required. Any theft or loss of explosive materials, whether from a storage magazine, a vehicle in which they are being transported, or from a site on which they are being used, or from any other location, shall immediately be reported by the person authorized to possess such explosives to […]
101A.9 Disposal regulated. No person shall abandon or otherwise dispose of any explosives in any manner which might, as the result of such abandonment or disposal, create any danger or threat of danger to life or property. Any person in possession or control of explosives shall, when the need for such explosives no longer exists, […]
