(1) Construction materials mining activities require the use of explosives to fracture the material prior to excavation.
(2) The use of explosives results in physical ground vibrations and air blasts that may affect other property owners in the vicinity of the mining site.
(3) It is in the best interests of the public to provide a specific administrative remedy for complaints related to the use of explosives in construction materials mining activities.
History.—s. 3, ch. 2003-62.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations
Chapter 552 - Manufacture, Distribution, and Use 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.
552.112 - 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.
552.25 - Municipal and County Ordinances, Rules, and Regulations.
552.27 - Construction of Chapter.
552.30 - Construction Materials Mining Activities.
552.34 - Legislative Findings; Public Purpose.
552.36 - Exclusive Jurisdiction; Division of Administrative Hearings.