HB 1211 -- Explosives

Sponsor:  Cooper (158)

This bill changes the laws regarding the use and possession of
explosives.  The bill:

(1)  Requires all explosives, except amounts of 200 pounds or
less used for agricultural purposes, to be stored in magazines
constructed and located in accordance with the specifications of
the bill and the rules established by the State Fire Marshal;

(2)  Provides that no magazine will store more than 300,000
pounds of explosives at one time;

(3)  Specifies the safety precautions to be used in the storage
and handling of explosives in and around magazines;

(4)  Requires all persons wishing to buy, sell, own, give,
transport, dispose, or use explosives to be licensed by the State
Fire Marshal;

(5)  Establishes licensing requirements, which include
application, renewal, fees, investigation of applicants, denial,
revocation or modification of licenses, and notification of local
authorities;

(6)  Authorizes the State Fire Marshal to seize and impound any
explosives found within this state which are in violation of any
established rule or provision of the bill;

(7)  Specifies the appeal process which licensees may use in
seizure cases;

(8)  Requires all licensees to maintain their place of business
within the state, maintain records of all transactions, and
report all transactions to the State Fire Marshal; and

(9)  Authorizes the State Fire Marshal to promulgate rules deemed
necessary for the administration of the provisions of the bill.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:42 am