552.081 Definitions.—As used in this chapter: (1) “Explosive materials” means explosives, blasting agents, or detonators. (2) “Explosives” means any chemical compound, mixture, or device, the primary purpose of which is to function by explosion. The term “explosives” includes, but is not limited to, dynamite, nitroglycerin, trinitrotoluene, other high explosives, black powder, pellet powder, initiating explosives, detonators, safety fuses, […]
552.091 License or permit required of manufacturer-distributor, dealer, user, or blaster of explosives.— (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of a manufacturer-distributor or to acquire, sell, possess, store, or engage in the use of explosives in this state, except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. (2) Each manufacturer-distributor, dealer, […]
552.092 Forms for applications for licenses and permits.— (1) The forms for applications for explosives licenses and permits shall be prescribed by the division. (2) Each application for a license required under this chapter shall be filed in writing with the division. Each application for a license shall require, as a minimum, the full name, date of birth, […]
552.093 Competency examinations required.— (1) No license or permit shall be issued by the division until the applicant for such license or permit has satisfactorily passed an examination proving to the satisfaction of the division that the applicant is thoroughly competent and familiar with explosives and the operation to be performed. (2) Any licensee or permittee who allows […]
552.094 Issuance of licenses, permits; prohibitions.— (1) Each license issued by the division shall set forth, as a minimum, the full name, date of birth, and physical description of the licensee; the purpose for which the license is to be used in relation to explosives; the type of explosives to be manufactured, distributed, or used; a license […]
552.101 Possession without license prohibited; exceptions.—It is unlawful for any person to possess an explosive unless he or she is the holder of a current, valid license or permit, as above provided, and possesses such explosive for the purpose covered by the license or permit held. However, there is excepted from this provision common, contract, and […]
552.111 Maintenance of records and sales of explosives by manufacturer-distributors and dealers; inspections.— (1) It is unlawful for any licensed manufacturer-distributor to sell or distribute explosives to any person except a person presenting a current, valid dealer’s explosive license or user’s explosive license. (2) It is unlawful for any licensed dealer to sell or distribute explosives to any […]
552.112 Maintenance of records by users; inspection.— (1) It is unlawful for any user of explosives to purchase, store, or use explosives without maintaining an accurate and current written inventory of all explosives purchased, possessed, stored, or used. (2) Such records shall include, but not be limited to, invoices or sales tickets from purchases, location of blasting sites, […]
552.113 Reports of thefts, illegal use, or illegal possession.— (1) Any sheriff, police department, or peace officer of this state shall give immediate notice to the division of any theft, illegal use, or illegal possession of explosives within the purview of this chapter, coming to his or her attention, and shall forward a copy of his or […]
552.114 Sale, labeling, and disposition of explosives; unlawful possession.—No person shall sell, accept, or deliver any explosives unless each carton and each individual piece of such explosive is plainly labeled, stamped, or marked with the manufacturer’s mark. It shall only be necessary for such identification marks to be on the containers used for packaging such explosives […]
552.12 Transportation of explosives without license prohibited; exceptions.—No person shall transport any explosive into this state or within the boundaries of this state over the highways, on navigable waters or by air, unless such person is possessed of a license or permit; provided, there is excepted from the effects of this sentence common, contract and private […]
552.13 Promulgation of regulations by the Division of State Fire Marshal.—The division shall make, promulgate, and enforce regulations setting forth minimum general standards covering manufacture; transportation other than on a public street, road, or highway (including loading and unloading); use; sale; handling; and storage of explosives. Said regulations shall be such as are reasonably necessary for […]
552.151 Procedure for cease and desist orders; administrative fine.— (1) Whenever the division shall have reason to believe that any person is or has been violating the provisions of this chapter or any rules or regulations adopted and promulgated pursuant thereto, it shall proceed to determine the matter. (2) If the division shall determine that the acts complained […]
552.161 Administrative fines.— (1) If any person violates any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, or violates a cease and desist order, the division may impose an administrative fine, not to exceed $1,000 for each violation, or suspend or revoke the license or permit issued to such person. The division may […]
552.171 Suspension or revocation of license or permit.— (1) The violation, by any person possessed of a license or permit as provided in s. 552.091, of any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto or of a cease and desist order shall be cause for revocation or suspension of such license or […]
552.181 Conduct of hearings.—All hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 120. History.—s. 12, ch. 65-59; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 16, ch. 77-84.
552.20 Review of order of the division.—All review of orders of the division shall be in accordance with the provisions of chapter 120. History.—s. 14, ch. 65-59; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 69-267; s. 17, ch. 77-84.
552.21 Confiscation and disposal of explosives.— (1) Whenever the department shall have reason to believe that any person is or has been violating the provisions of this chapter or any rules or regulations adopted and promulgated pursuant thereto, the department may, without further process of law, confiscate the explosives in question and cause them to be stored […]
552.211 Explosives; general.— (1) All explosive materials shall be stored in magazines which are in conformity with the rules or regulations of the division, except when they are in the process of manufacture, being used, or being loaded or unloaded into or from transportation vehicles, or while in the course of transportation. (2) Use of explosives, except by […]
552.212 Inspection of buildings, vehicles, vessels, aircraft, equipment, or premises.—The division may, when it deems necessary, inspect, at any reasonable hour, any building, storage facility, vehicle, vessel, aircraft, equipment, or premises where explosive materials are stored, kept, transported, used, manufactured, distributed, or sold, to determine if there is any violation of this chapter or of any […]
