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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 11Pt. 1Ch. 7§ 12303 Explosives Possession Requirements

§ 12303 Explosives Possession Requirements

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§ 12303 Explosives Possession Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •You can only have explosives if you have a special permit for them.
  • •The permit tells you how and why you can use the explosives.
  • •Some people don’t need a permit, but the law says who they are.

Example

A construction worker wants to use dynamite to blow up rocks for a new road.

The worker must get a permit first. The permit will say how and where they can use the dynamite. If they don’t have a permit, they can’t legally have or use the dynamite.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 12303 Explosives Possession Requirements

“Lawful possession of an explosive,” as used in this chapter, means possessing explosives in accordance with the stated purpose and conditions of a valid permit obtained pursuant to the provisions of this part, unless such person is specifically excepted from the permit requirements by the provisions of this part. (Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1425.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

lawful possession of an explosivevalid permitpermit requirements

Related Statutes

  • § 12673 Fireworks Storage Permit Requirement
  • § 12676 Dangerous Fireworks Transfer Restrictions
  • § 12677 Dangerous Fireworks Possession Prohibited
  • § 12685 Public Display Permit Requirement
  • § 12692 Pyrotechnic Operator Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 12303.
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