Terms Used In South Carolina Code 23-36-70

  • Blaster: means a person who detonates or otherwise effects the explosion of an explosive material or who is in immediate personal charge and supervision of one or more persons who are not licensed to engage in such activity. See South Carolina Code 23-36-30
  • Dealer: means a person engaged in the wholesale or retail business of buying and selling explosives. See South Carolina Code 23-36-30
  • Explosive: means any chemical compound, mixture, or device, the primary or intended common purpose of which is to function by explosion. See South Carolina Code 23-36-30
  • Explosive materials: means any explosive, blasting agent, water gel, detonator, or other item contained in the "List of Explosive Materials" published by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF). See South Carolina Code 23-36-30
Any sheriff, police department, or law enforcement officer shall give immediate notice to the State Fire Marshal of any theft, illegal use, or illegal possession of explosive materials and shall forward a copy of his final written report to the State Fire Marshal. Any dealer or blaster who knows that explosive materials in his possession have been stolen or otherwise misappropriated shall notify immediately the nearest sheriff’s office or police department and the State Fire Marshal. Each dealer and blaster must physically inspect all magazines at least once every seven days to insure security of all explosive materials.