Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 299F — Fire Marshal
Section 299F.72 — Definitions.

Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of sections 299F.72 to 299F.831; 609.48, subdivision 4; 609.52, subdivision 3; 609.561; 609.562; 609.563; and 609.713, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.
Subd. 1a. Blasting agent. "Blasting agent" means any material or mixture (1) that consists of a fuel and oxidizer, (2) that is intended for blasting, (3) that is not otherwise classified as an explosive, (4) in which none of the ingredients is classified as an explosive, and (5) when a finished product, as mixed and packaged for use or shipment, that cannot be detonated by means of a number 8 test blasting cap when unconfined. The term does not include flammable liquids or flammable gases.
Subd. 1b. Crime of violence. "Crime of violence" has the meaning given in section 624.712, subdivision 5, and also includes a domestic assault conviction when committed within the last three years or while an order for protection is active against the person, whichever period is longer.
Subd. 2. Explosive. "Explosive" means any chemical compound, mixture, or device, the primary or common purpose of which is to function by explosion; that is, with substantially instantaneous release of gas and heat, unless the compound, mixture, or device is otherwise specifically classified by the United States Department of Transportation. The term does not mean or include black powder, smokeless powder, primers, and fuses when used for antique or replica muzzle-loading rifles, pistols, muskets, shotguns, and cannons or when possessed or used for rifle, pistol, and shotgun ammunition, nor does it include fireworks as defined in section 624.20.
Subd. 3. [Repealed, 1994 c 636 art 5 s 18]
Subd. 4. [Repealed, 1994 c 636 art 5 s 18]
1971 c 845 s 2; 1991 c 199 art 1 s 69; 1994 c 636 art 5 s 1-3; 1995 c 186 s 61; 2022 c 55 art 1 s 149

Structure Minnesota Statutes

Minnesota Statutes

Chapters 299A - 299N — Public Safety

Chapter 299F — Fire Marshal

Section 299F.01 — Fire Marshal.

Section 299F.011 — State Fire Code; Administration And Enforcement.

Section 299F.0115 — Exemption For Members Of Federally Recognized Tribes.

Section 299F.012 — Fire Safety Account.

Section 299F.013 — Fuel Dispensing.

Section 299F.014 — Petroleum Storage Tanks; Tank Vehicle Parking.

Section 299F.03 — Special Attorney.

Section 299F.035 — Fire Department Use Of Criminal History Data.

Section 299F.036 — Firefighter; Previous Employment Investigation.

Section 299F.037 — Reporting Firefighter Deaths.

Section 299F.04 — Origin Of Fire Investigated; Computerized Arson Data.

Section 299F.05 — Law Enforcement Powers; Information System.

Section 299F.051 — Arson Training.

Section 299F.052 — Arson Reporting Immunity Law, Citation.

Section 299F.053 — Definitions.

Section 299F.054 — Disclosure Of Information.

Section 299F.055 — Confidential Data; Evidence.

Section 299F.056 — Enforcement.

Section 299F.057 — Applicability Of Ordinances; Concurrent Jurisdiction.

Section 299F.059 — Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention.

Section 299F.06 — Testimonial Powers.

Section 299F.08 — Premises, When Entered.

Section 299F.09 — Building Entered Within Reasonable Hours.

Section 299F.091 — Citation.

Section 299F.092 — Definitions.

Section 299F.093 — Powers And Duties Of Commissioner.

Section 299F.094 — Report Required; Contents.

Section 299F.095 — Powers And Duties Of Fire Department.

Section 299F.096 — Duty To Safeguard Private Information.

Section 299F.098 — Penalties.

Section 299F.099 — Local Ordinance Preempted.

Section 299F.18 — Combustible Material Removed.

Section 299F.19 — Flammable Liquids And Explosives.

Section 299F.20 — Failure To Comply, Punishment.

Section 299F.28 — Records Are Public, Exceptions.

Section 299F.29 — County And City Attorneys To Assist.

Section 299F.30 — Fire Drill In School; Doors And Exits.

Section 299F.31 — Penalties Paid Into State Treasury.

Section 299F.32 — Statutory Construction.

Section 299F.35 — Statement Of Insured, Use In Civil Action.

Section 299F.3605 — Petroleum Refineries.

Section 299F.362 — Smoke Detector; Installation; Rules; Penalty.

Section 299F.391 — Health Care, Education, Or Lodging Facility.

Section 299F.40 — Liquefied Petroleum Or Industrial Gas Container.

Section 299F.46 — Hotel Inspections.

Section 299F.47 — School Inspections.

Section 299F.48 — Automatic Sprinkler Systems In Existing Public Housing Buildings.

Section 299F.50 — Definitions.

Section 299F.51 — Requirements For Carbon Monoxide Alarms.

Section 299F.56 — Definitions; Natural Gas Pipeline Safety.

Section 299F.57 — Safety Standards; Gas Pipeline.

Section 299F.58 — Certification And Report To Federal Government.

Section 299F.59 — Compliance With Standards.

Section 299F.60 — Pipeline Violation; Rules, Civil Penalties.

Section 299F.61 — Pipeline Violation; Injunctive Relief, Judicial Procedure.

Section 299F.62 — Plan To Operate And Maintain Gas Pipeline.

Section 299F.63 — Records, Reports, Inspections.

Section 299F.631 — Inspection Fee; Assessment, Rules.

Section 299F.64 — Federal Money.

Section 299F.641 — Intrastate Hazardous Liquid Pipeline.

Section 299F.72 — Definitions.

Section 299F.73 — License Required.

Section 299F.74 — Permit Required For Possession Or Use.

Section 299F.75 — Permit Application.

Section 299F.76 — Affirmation And Identification; Effective Period.

Section 299F.77 — Issuance To Certain Persons Prohibited.

Section 299F.78 — Transfer.

Section 299F.785 — Black Powder.

Section 299F.79 — Unlawful Possession Of Component; Penalty.

Section 299F.80 — Unlawful Possession Of Explosive; Penalties.

Section 299F.82 — Illegal Transfer; Penalty.

Section 299F.83 — Negligent Discharge.

Section 299F.831 — Handling While Influenced By Alcohol Or Drug.

Section 299F.850 — Cigarette Fire Safety Definitions.

Section 299F.851 — Test Method And Performance Standard.

Section 299F.852 — Certification And Product Change.

Section 299F.853 — Marking And Cigarette Packaging.

Section 299F.854 — Penalties And Remedies.

Section 299F.855 — Implementation.

Section 299F.856 — Inspection.

Section 299F.857 — Reduced Cigarette Ignition Propensity Account.

Section 299F.858 — Sale Outside Of Minnesota.

Section 299F.859 — Local Regulation.