Indiana § 35-47.5-5-1 Application

Indiana Statutes

§ 35-47.5-5-1 — Application

Indiana § 35-47.5-5-1

Art. 47.5CONTROLLED EXPLOSIVES

Ch. 5Offenses Relating to Regulated Explosives

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Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of this chapter do not apply to the following:

(1)A person authorized to manufacture, possess, transport, distribute, or use a destructive device or detonator under the laws of the United States, as amended, or under Indiana law when the person is acting in accordance with the laws, regulations, and rules issued under federal or Indiana law.

(2)A person who is issued a permit for blasting or surface coal mining by the director of the department of natural resources under IC 14-34 when the person is acting under the laws and rules of Indiana and any ordinances and regulations of the political subdivision or authority of the state where blasting or mining operations are being performed.

(3)Fireworks (as defined in IC 22-11-14-1) and a person authorized by the la

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Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of this chapter do
not apply to the following:
(1) A person authorized to manufacture, possess, transport,
distribute, or use a destructive device or detonator under the laws
of the United States, as amended, or under Indiana law when the
person is acting in accordance with the laws, regulations, and
rules issued under federal or Indiana law.
(2) A person who is issued a permit for blasting or surface coal
mining by the director of the department of natural resources
under IC 14-34 when the person is acting under the laws and rules
of Indiana and any ordinances and regulations of the political
subdivision or authority of the state where blasting or mining
operations are being performed.
(3) Fireworks (as defined in IC 22-11-14-1) and a person
authorized by the laws of Indiana and of the United States to
manufacture, possess, distribute, transport, store, exhibit, display,
or use fireworks.
(4) A law enforcement agency, a fire service agency, the
department of homeland security, or an emergency management
agency of Indiana, an agency or an authority of a political
subdivision of the state or the United States, and an employee or
authorized agent of the United States while in performance of
official duties.
(5) A law enforcement officer, a fire official, or an emergency
management official of the United States or any other state if that
person is attending training in Indiana.
(6) The armed forces of the United States or of Indiana.
(7) Research or educational programs conducted by or on behalf
of a college, university, or secondary school that are:
(A) authorized by the chief executive officer of the educational
institution or the officer's designee; or
(B) conducted under the policy of the educational institution;
and conducted in accordance with the laws of the United States
and Indiana.
(8) The use of explosive materials in medicines and medicinal
agents in forms prescribed by the most recent published edition
of the official United States Pharmacopoeia or the National
Formulary.
(9) Small arms ammunition and reloading components of small
arms ammunition.
(10) Commercially manufactured black powder in quantities not
to exceed fifty (50) pounds, percussion caps, safety and
pyrotechnic fuses, quills, quick and slow matches, and friction
primers intended to be used solely for sporting, recreational, or
cultural purposes in antique firearms or antique devices.
(11) An explosive that is lawfully possessed for use in legitimate
agricultural or business activities.