Title 21, Title 21: EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS

21:1A-132. Prohibited acts; exceptions; permit required; records and reports of permittees; disposal of deteriorated or leaking explosives It is prohibited for any person to manufacture, store, sell, transport, use, dispose of, or possess explosives in any manner except as permit…

21:1A-133. Permits for manufacture, sale, storage, transportation or use of explosives Any person who shall manufacture, sell, store, transport or use explosives first shall obtain a written or printed permit from the commissioner, which permit shall state specifically the use or…

21:1A-134 Investigation of applicant; permit issued, subject to amendment; information furnished; qualifications; expiration; fees. 7. Upon receipt of an application for a permit to manufacture, store, sell, transport or use explosives, and before the permit is issued, the commis…

21:1A-135. Manufacturing establishments under jurisdiction of commissioner; plan of establishment kept in main office; contents; filing of plan may be required; quantity and distance table All explosives manufacturing establishments shall come under the jurisdiction of the commis…

21:1A-136. Magazines; requirements All explosives, except those in the process of manufacture or being transported or used as permitted by this act, shall be stored in a magazine complying with the requirements of this act. A. All magazines shall be in charge of a competent perso…

21:1A-137. Transportation of explosives A. The person using any vehicle for the transportation of explosives, whether he be the owner or lessee, shall be responsible for the keeping of inspection records required by the commissioner. B. It is prohibited for any person to transpor…

21:1A-138. Blasting operations A. Persons authorized to conduct blasting operations and their employers or persons in charge of the operation shall comply with all provisions of this act and rules and regulations promulgated hereunder. No employer shall employ any person to prepa…

21:1A-139. Jurisdiction of commissioner; law governing manufacture, sale, transportation, storage or use of explosives The commissioner shall have exclusive jurisdiction over the regulation of the manufacture, sale, transportation, storage and use of explosives. This act shall su…

21:1A-140 Violations; penalties; revocation of permits; nonconforming uses. 13. It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, firm, association or corporation, and any officer, agent or employee thereof, to violate or proximately contribute to the violation of any of the prov…

21:1A-141. Exemptions Nothing contained in this act shall be construed as applying to the military or naval forces of the United States or its allies, or the duly authorized militia of any State, nor to the police or fire departments of this State, providing the same are acting i…

21:1A-142. Possession of explosives or bombs for unlawful purpose Any person who shall have in his possession or control any explosives, including any bomb, shell or similar device filled with one or more explosives, intending to use the same or cause the same to be used or who h…

21:1A-143. Partial invalidity If any provision of this act is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such adjudication shall not affect any of the other provisions of this act. L.1960, c. 55, p. 485, s. 16.

21:1A-144. Repeals The following statutes are hereby repealed: P.L.1941, c. 27 (approved March 28, 1941) and all amendments and supplements thereto. Sections 34:5-24 through 34:5-32 of the Revised Statutes. Sections 21:1-41 through 21:1-44 of the Revised Statutes. Sections 21:1-5…

21:1B-1 Definitions. 1. As used in this chapter: "Board" means the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Education and Safety Board; "Bulk plant" means intermediate establishments or points of storage and distribution, as distinguished from terminals and refineries, from which liquefied petrol…

21:1B-10. Rules, regulations and orders of superintendent of state police; continuance a. All rules and regulations promulgated by the Superintendent of State Police relating to such places of employment shall remain in full force and effect until they are superseded by rules and…

21:1B-11. Method of transfer The transfer directed by this act shall be effected pursuant to the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c. 375 (C. 52:14D-1 et seq.). L.1972, c. 107, s. 3.

21:1B-12 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Education and Safety Board. 1. a. There is created within the Department of Community Affairs the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Education and Safety Board. This board shall be advisory in nature to the Commissioner of Community Affairs. The board shall …

21:1B-13 Powers of board. 2. a. The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Education and Safety Board is empowered to: (1) recommend to the Commissioner of Community Affairs for proposal and adoption rules and regulations: (a) setting forth minimum general standards for the design, construction…

21:1B-14 Areas over which board has no authority. 3. The board shall have no authority governing: a. The production, refining or manufacture of liquefied petroleum gas; b. The storage, sale, or transportation of liquefied petroleum gas by pipeline or railroad tank car by a pipeli…

21:1B-15 Recommendations to commissioner of assessments; disbursement; "Liquefied Petroleum Gas Education and Safety Board Fund." 4. a. The board may recommend to the Commissioner of Community Affairs the level of an assessment to be levied on liquefied petroleum gas and the comm…

21:1B-2 Regulations concerning transporting of liquefied petroleum gases. 2. (a) The Superintendent of State Police shall coordinate the implementation and enforcement of regulations adopted pursuant to P.L.1983, c.401 (C.39:5B-25 et seq.) concerning the transporting of liquefied…

21:1B-3 Installation, maintenance of equipment. 3. All equipment shall be installed and maintained in a safe operating condition and in conformity with the rules and regulations adopted under section 2 of this act; however, the inspection of propane gas equipment installations in…

21:1B-4. Containers and receptacles No person, firm or corporation, other than the owner and those authorized by the owner so to do, shall sell, fill, refill, deliver or permit to be delivered, or use in any manner any liquefied petroleum gas container or receptacle for any gas, …

21:1B-5 Violations, penalties. 5. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association, or corporation, on and after the effective date of this act to violate any of the provisions hereof or of the regulations made pursuant hereto. Any person, firm, association, or corporation …

21:1B-6 Additional penalties. 6. In addition to the penalties provided in section 5 of P.L.1950, c.139 (C.21:1B-5), any person, firm or corporation who shall violate or remain in violation of any of the provisions hereof, or of any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder, may be…

21:1B-7. Ordinances not to conflict with regulations No municipality or other political subdivision shall adopt or enforce any ordinance or regulation in conflict with the provisions of this act or with the regulations promulgated under section two of this act. L.1950, c. 139, p.…

21:1B-8. Declaration of necessity The State of New Jersey hereby finds, determines and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety. L.1950, c. 139, p. 275, s. 8.

21:1B-9. Transfer of powers, functions and duties of superintendent of state police to commissioner of labor and industry All the powers, functions and duties heretofore exercised by the Superintendent of State Police pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1950, c. 139, as amended (C.…

21:1C-1. Definitions 1. As used in this act: "Model rocket" means a commercially made rocket that is propelled by a rocket motor; that contains a device for returning it to the ground in a condition to fly again; whose structural parts are made of paper, wood, or breakable plasti…

21:1C-2. Examination and testing of model rockets; certification 2. Model rockets offered for sale, sold, used, or made available to the public in this State shall be examined and tested by the Department of Labor to determine if they comply with the requirements of this act and …

21:1C-3. Model rocket, certification required for sale or usage 3. A model rocket shall not be sold, offered for sale, made available to the public, or used in this State unless it has been certified by the commissioner. A model rocket shall not be used in this State except in ac…

21:1C-4. Age requirements of purchaser; storage permit conditions 4. a. A person at least 14 years of age, but less than 18 years of age, shall be eligible to purchase and use a model rocket bearing the standardized engine coding 1/4A, 1/2A, A, B, and C provided that the person h…

21:1C-5. Violation; penalty 5. A person who violates any of the provisions of this act shall be fined $100.00 which shall be collected in a civil action by a summary proceeding under the "penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq.). L.1991,c.354,s.5.

21:1C-6. Rules, regulations 6. The Commissioner of the Department of Labor shall establish rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) which shall substantially comply with the NFPA 1122 Code for Unmanned Rockets of t…

21:2-1. Short title of act This chapter may be cited as the "fireworks regulation law" .

21:2-10. Fences, gates and watchmen All fireworks plants shall be inclosed on all sides by substantial fences and all openings to such inclosures shall be fitted with suitable gates, which, when not locked, shall be in charge of a competent watchman who shall have charge of the f…

21:2-11. Fire protection 21:2-11. Fireworks plants and all buildings situated within fireworks plant inclosures, shall be equipped with suitable fire protection, commensurate with the hazard involved, to protect life and property from direct burning and exposure. Such fire protec…

21:2-12. Precautions against fire No stoves, exposed flame or electrical heating devices shall be used in any part of any fireworks plant, except in the boiler room or machine shop if no fireworks or chemicals are stored therein. All parts of the buildings in fireworks plants sha…

21:2-13. Storage in factory buildings prohibited Fireworks in the finished state shall not be stored in buildings where fireworks are in process of manufacture.

21:2-14. Character of fireworks which may be manufactured No fireworks may be manufactured except such as shall be approved for transportation by the regulations of the interstate commerce commission.

21:2-15. Marking packages 21:2-15. The outside of each package of fireworks prepared by a manufacturer shall bear upon the outside thereof the words "Fireworks--Handle Carefully--Keep Fire Away" in letters not less than 7/16 inch in height, and in addition shall show the name of …

21:2-16. Uniforms of employees All factory employees in fireworks plants employed in loading, filling or handling of charged fireworks in process of manufacture, or of explosive compositions, shall be clothed in suitable uniforms to be approved by the department of labor.

21:2-17. Matches, liquor and narcotics No employee or other person shall enter or attempt to enter any fireworks plant with matches or other flame-producing devices, nor with liquor or narcotics in his or her possession or control, nor while under the influence of liquor or narco…

21:2-18. Smoking and carrying matches in fireworks plant No person shall smoke nor carry matches, a lighted cigar, cigarette or pipe within any room or inclosed place or upon any part of a fireworks plant.

21:2-19. Warning signs All fireworks plants shall be properly posted with "Warning" and "No Smoking" signs.

21:2-2 General definitions. 21:2-2. As used in this chapter: "Fireworks" include any combustible or explosive composition, or any substance or combination of substances, or article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, explosion, defl…