Fla. Stat. 552.093
Competency examinations required

(1)

No license or permit shall be issued by the division until the applicant for such license or permit has satisfactorily passed an examination proving to the satisfaction of the division that the applicant is thoroughly competent and familiar with explosives and the operation to be performed.

(2)

Any licensee or permittee who allows his or her license to lapse or whose license or permit is suspended or revoked shall be required to submit to and satisfactorily pass an examination prior to issuance of a license or permit.

(3)

Each applicant shall be required to pay an examination fee of $30 upon application for the required license or permit, which fee shall apply to one scheduled examination attempt. Such fee shall not be refundable in the event the applicant does not appear for examination or does not successfully pass the examination. If the applicant does not appear for examination or does not successfully pass the examination, the applicant shall submit an additional $30 fee for each examination scheduled.

(4)

The division shall formulate the competency examinations and shall establish the minimum passing grade for such examinations.

Source: Section 552.093 — Competency examinations required, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0552.­093 (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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