Florida Statutes
Chapter 552 - Manufacture, Distribution, and Use of Explosives
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 person except a person presenting a current, valid user of explosives license or dealer’s explosive license.
(3) Each sale shall be evidenced by an invoice or sales ticket, which shall bear the name, address, and explosives license number of the purchaser, the date of sale, quantity sold, type of explosive sold, manufacturer’s mark, and use for which the explosive is purchased. All original invoices or sales tickets shall be retained by the manufacturer-distributor or dealer and a copy thereof provided to the purchaser.
(4) Each manufacturer-distributor and each dealer shall keep an accurate and current written account of all inventories and sales of explosives. Such records shall be maintained by the manufacturer-distributor or dealer for a period of 5 years.
(5) Such records and inventories shall be made accessible to, and subject to examination by, the division and any peace officer of this state.
(6) It is unlawful for any person knowingly to withhold information or to make any false or fictitious entry or misrepresentation upon any sales invoice, sales ticket, or account of inventories.
History.—s. 4, ch. 29944, 1955; s. 5, ch. 59-83; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 8, ch. 77-84.

Structure Florida Statutes

Florida Statutes

Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations

Chapter 552 - Manufacture, Distribution, and Use of Explosives

552.081 - Definitions.

552.091 - License or Permit Required of Manufacturer-Distributor, Dealer, User, or Blaster of Explosives.

552.092 - Forms for Applications for Licenses and Permits.

552.093 - Competency Examinations Required.

552.094 - Issuance of Licenses, Permits; Prohibitions.

552.101 - Possession Without License Prohibited; Exceptions.

552.111 - Maintenance of Records and Sales of Explosives by Manufacturer-Distributors and Dealers; Inspections.

552.112 - Maintenance of Records by Users; Inspection.

552.113 - Reports of Thefts, Illegal Use, or Illegal Possession.

552.114 - Sale, Labeling, and Disposition of Explosives; Unlawful Possession.

552.12 - Transportation of Explosives Without License Prohibited; Exceptions.

552.13 - Promulgation of Regulations by the Division of State Fire Marshal.

552.151 - Procedure for Cease and Desist Orders; Administrative Fine.

552.161 - Administrative Fines.

552.171 - Suspension or Revocation of License or Permit.

552.181 - Conduct of Hearings.

552.20 - Review of Order of the Division.

552.21 - Confiscation and Disposal of Explosives.

552.211 - Explosives; General.

552.212 - Inspection of Buildings, Vehicles, Vessels, Aircraft, Equipment, or Premises.

552.22 - Penalties.

552.23 - Injunction.

552.24 - Exceptions.

552.241 - Limited Exemptions.

552.25 - Municipal and County Ordinances, Rules, and Regulations.

552.26 - Administration of Chapter; Personnel; Fees to Be Deposited in Insurance Regulatory Trust Fund.

552.27 - Construction of Chapter.

552.30 - Construction Materials Mining Activities.

552.32 - Short Title.

552.34 - Legislative Findings; Public Purpose.

552.36 - Exclusive Jurisdiction; Division of Administrative Hearings.

552.38 - Security Requirement.

552.40 - Administrative Remedy for Alleged Damage Due to the Use of Explosives in Connection With Construction Materials Mining Activities.

552.42 - Appeal.

552.44 - Prior Claims.