Fla. Stat. 552.091
License or permit required of manufacturer-distributor, dealer, user, or blaster of explosives


(1)

It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of a manufacturer-distributor or to acquire, sell, possess, store, or engage in the use of explosives in this state, except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.

(2)

Each manufacturer-distributor, dealer, user, or blaster must be possessed of a valid and subsisting license or permit issued by the division, except that if a manufacturer-distributor makes sales to users, such manufacturer shall not be required to obtain an additional license as a dealer.

(3)

In the case of multiple locations for storage of explosives, each manufacturer-distributor, dealer, or user maintaining more than one permanent storage magazine location shall possess an additional license, as herein set forth, for each such location.

(4)

The manufacturer-distributor of two-component explosives is required to purchase a manufacturer-distributor explosive license. Dealers of two-component explosives are required to purchase a dealer’s explosive license. A user’s explosive license is required of any person to purchase, mix, or use two-component explosives from a dealer or manufacturer-distributor. A blaster’s explosive permit is required of any person employed by a user to mix, detonate, or otherwise effect the explosion of two-component explosives, provided that a user who is a natural person is not required to obtain a blaster’s permit in addition to the user’s license in order to mix, detonate, or otherwise effect the explosion of any explosive.

(5)(a)

Licenses, permits, and fees therefor are required for each license year for the following:
Manufacturer-distributor license..........$650
Dealer license..........450
User license..........125
Blaster permit..........50
Duplicate licenses or permits or address changes..........5
However, no fee shall be required for a dealer license if the only explosive sold by the dealer is black powder for recreational use.

(5)(a)

Licenses, permits, and fees therefor are required for each license year for the following:Manufacturer-distributor license..........$650Dealer license..........450User license..........125Blaster permit..........50Duplicate licenses or permits or address changes..........5
1. Manufacturer-distributor license..........$650
2. Dealer license..........450
3. User license..........125
4. Blaster permit..........50
5. Duplicate licenses or permits or address changes..........5

(b)

However, no fee shall be required for a dealer license if the only explosive sold by the dealer is black powder for recreational use.

(6)

Said licenses and permits shall be issued by the division for each license year beginning October 1 and expiring the following September 30.

Source: Section 552.091 — License or permit required of manufacturer-distributor, dealer, user, or blaster of explosives, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0552.­091 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

552.12
Transportation of explosives without license prohibited
552.13
Promulgation of regulations by the Division of State Fire Marshal
552.20
Review of order of the division
552.21
Confiscation and disposal of explosives
552.22
Penalties
552.23
Injunction
552.24
Exceptions
552.25
Municipal and county ordinances, rules, and regulations
552.26
Administration of chapter
552.27
Construction of chapter
552.30
Construction materials mining activities
552.32
Short title
552.34
Legislative findings
552.36
Exclusive jurisdiction
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
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
552.101
Possession without license prohibited
552.111
Maintenance of records and sales of explosives by manufacturer-distributors and dealers
552.112
Maintenance of records by users
552.113
Reports of thefts, illegal use, or illegal possession
552.114
Sale, labeling, and disposition of explosives
552.151
Procedure for cease and desist orders
552.161
Administrative fines
552.171
Suspension or revocation of license or permit
552.181
Conduct of hearings
552.211
Explosives
552.212
Inspection of buildings, vehicles, vessels, aircraft, equipment, or premises
552.241
Limited exemptions

Current through Fall 2025

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