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Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
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R710. Public Safety, Fire Marshal |
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R710-15. Seizure and Disposal of Fireworks, Class A Explosives, and Class B Explosives |
| R710-15-1. Purpose |
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The purpose of this rule is to establish a statewide policy for the safe seizure, storage, and repurposing, destruction, or disposal of a firework, class A explosive, or class B explosive that is illegal or used or handled in an illegal manner. |
| R710-15-2. Authority |
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This rule is authorized by Subsection 53-7-204(1)(b)(v). |
| R710-15-3. Definitions |
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(1) Terms used in this rule are defined in Sections 53-7-202 and 19-6-102. (2) In addition: (a) "ATF" means the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and (b) "FBI" means the Federal Bureau of Investigations. |
| R710-15-4. Seizure and Storage |
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(1) Seized fireworks, class A explosives, and class B explosives: (a) shall be secured against tampering or theft; and (b) shall be stored according to Federal law. |
| 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. |