Florida Statutes
Chapter 552 - Manufacture, Distribution, and Use of Explosives
552.241 - Limited Exemptions.


(1) Dealers who purchase, sell, possess, or transport:
(a) Smokeless propellant or commercially manufactured sporting grades of black powder in quantities not exceeding 150 pounds, provided such dealer holds a valid federal firearms dealer’s license.
(b) Small arms ammunition primers, percussion caps, safety and pyrotechnic fuses, quills, quick and slow matches and friction primers intended to be used solely for sporting, recreational, and cultural purposes, provided such dealer holds a valid federal firearms dealer’s license.

(2) Users who are natural persons and who purchase, possess, or transport:
(a) Smokeless propellant powder in quantities not to exceed 150 pounds, or commercially manufactured sporting grades of black powder not to exceed 25 pounds, provided such powder is for the sole purpose of handloading cartridges for use in pistols or sporting rifles, or handloading shells for use in shotguns, or for a combination of these or other purposes strictly confined to handloading or muzzle-loading firearms for sporting, recreational, or cultural use.
(b) Small arms ammunition primers, percussion caps, safety and pyrotechnic fuses, quills, quick and slow matches and friction primers, provided such small arms ammunition primers are for the sole purpose of handloading cartridges for use in pistols or sporting rifles, or handloading shells for use in shotguns, or for a combination of these or other purposes strictly confined to handloading or muzzle-loading firearms for sporting, recreational, or cultural use.

History.—s. 1, ch. 67-145; s. 23, 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.