Terms Used In Florida Statutes 552.13

  • Division: means the Division of State Fire Marshal of the Department of Financial Services. See Florida Statutes 552.081
  • explosives: includes , but is not limited to, dynamite, nitroglycerin, trinitrotoluene, other high explosives, black powder, pellet powder, initiating explosives, detonators, safety fuses, squibs, detonating cord, igniter cord, and igniters. See Florida Statutes 552.081
  • Highway: means any public highway in this state, including public streets, alleys, and other thoroughfares, by whatever name, in any municipality. See Florida Statutes 552.081
The division shall make, promulgate, and enforce regulations setting forth minimum general standards covering manufacture; transportation other than on a public street, road, or highway (including loading and unloading); use; sale; handling; and storage of explosives. Said regulations shall be such as are reasonably necessary for the protection of the health, welfare, and safety of the public and persons possessing, handling, and using such materials and shall be in substantial conformity with generally accepted standards of safety concerning such subject matters. Such regulations shall be adopted by the division pursuant to the provisions of chapter 120.