Fla. Stat. 552.21
Confiscation and disposal of explosives

(1)

Whenever the department shall have reason to believe that any person is or has been violating the provisions of this chapter or any rules or regulations adopted and promulgated pursuant thereto, the department may, without further process of law, confiscate the explosives in question and cause them to be stored in a safe manner, or, if any explosives are deemed by the department to be in such a state or condition as to constitute a hazard to life or property, the department may dispose of such explosives without further process of law. The department is authorized to dispose of any abandoned explosives that it deems to be hazardous to life or property.

(2)

If the person so charged is found guilty of violating this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto with regard to the possession, handling, or storage of explosives, the department is authorized to dispose of the confiscated materials in such a way as it shall deem equitable.

(3)

Costs incurred in the confiscation and disposal of such explosives shall be paid from the Insurance Regulatory Trust Fund.

Source: Section 552.21 — Confiscation and disposal of explosives, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0552.­21 (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

§ 552.21. Confiscation & disposal of explosives's source at flsenate​.gov