Fla. Stat. 552.101
Possession without license prohibited; exceptions

It is unlawful for any person to possess an explosive unless he or she is the holder of a current, valid license or permit, as above provided, and possesses such explosive for the purpose covered by the license or permit held. However, there is excepted from this provision common, contract, and private carriers, as described in s. 552.12, possessed of an explosive in connection with transportation of the same in the ordinary course of their business.

Source: Section 552.101 — Possession without license prohibited; exceptions, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0552.­101 (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

§ 552.101. Possession without license prohibited; exceptions's source at flsenate​.gov