Title 6Domestic SecurityRelease 119-73

§488d Theft reporting requirement

Title 6 › Chapter CHAPTER 1— - HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER VIII— - COORDINATION WITH NON-FEDERAL ENTITIES; INSPECTOR GENERAL; UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE; COAST GUARD; GENERAL PROVISIONS › Part Part J— - Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate › § 488d

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

People covered by ammonium nitrate rules must report any theft or unexplained loss to federal law enforcement within 1 calendar day, and federal authorities must notify state, local, and tribal law enforcement.

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Title 6, §488d

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Any person who is required to comply with section 488a(e) of this title who has knowledge of the theft or unexplained loss of ammonium nitrate shall report such theft or loss to the appropriate Federal law enforcement authorities not later than 1 calendar day of the date on which the person becomes aware of such theft or loss. Upon receipt of such report, the relevant Federal authorities shall inform State, local, and tribal law enforcement entities, as appropriate.

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Citation

6 U.S.C. § 488d

Title 6Domestic Security

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73