R710-15-5. Repurposing, Destruction, or Disposal


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  •   (1) A state, county, special district, or local government agency is prohibited from disposing of any seized firework, class A explosive, or class B explosive by burning except under circumstances described in this rule.

      (2) A state, county, special district, or local government agency may dispose of seized fireworks, class A explosives, or class B explosives by:

      (a) returning them to a state licensed wholesaler or manufacturer for repurposing, testing, or display;

      (b) detonating them on scene as directed by the incident commander or the regional bomb team commander following FBI or ATF standards;

      (c) detonating them in another safe location as directed by the incident commander or the regional bomb team commander following FBI or ATF standards;

      (d) using them for training or testing purposes;

      (e) burning them in an enclosed incinerator designed for that purpose;

      (f) open burning in compliance with Subsection R307-202-7; or

      (g) other methods as approved by the FBI or the ATF.

      (3) A state, county, special district, or local government agency may not use seized fireworks, class A explosives, or class B explosives for display, entertainment, or celebration purposes.