Frequently Asked Questions

1.If an individual or company possesses a federal explosives permit, are they also required to have a Louisiana explosives license?
2.How long are Louisiana explosives licenses valid?
3.What type of explosives license should I apply for?
4.Does every member of a crew using explosives have to have a Louisiana explosives license?
5.My special effects crew will be working on a film in Louisiana. What licenses or permits do we need to obtain before we begin production?
6.What documents should I provide to prove that my employee has successfully completed the required training?
7.According to LAC 55:I.1543.D, my employees must undergo drug screening within 72 hours of applying for or renewing an explosives license. What does this mean?
8.I was not born in the United States. What documents do I need to provide to show proof of my US Citizenship, or proof that I am legally allowed to work here?
9.My employee has an active Louisiana explosives license, but just failed a drug test. Do I need to inform Louisiana State Police about this?
10.My application for an explosives license was denied. Can I appeal this decision, or offer additional paperwork to prove my eligibility?
11.I will be driving an explosives laden vehicle through Louisiana. Am I required to have a valid Louisiana explosives license? Do I need to obtain any special permits to transport explosives in this state?
12.My employee is no longer working for my company. Am I required to notify Louisiana State Police of this within a certain time frame? Do I have to fill out or return any documents?
13.My employee reported losing the explosives photo ID card. What needs to be done to get a replacement?
14.Our company is closing an office in Louisiana. What information does State Police need to know as we shut down our facility?
15.We have several magazines that we use to store explosives. Do we apply for one overall magazine license, or does each magazine have to be licensed separately?
16.Does the magazine have to be identified in a certain way? Does the license have to be displayed or mounted on the storage magazine?
17.Where can explosives magazines be stored? Can they be stored inside of a building, or a private residence?
18.Does the American Table of Distances apply to indoor magazine storage?
19.Are there any limits for the amount of explosives we can store in indoor magazines?
20.Our crew is moving a magazine from our facility to another site to complete a job. Are we required to advise Louisiana State Police about this move?
21.Is a Type 3 magazine considered to be a day box? Does a Type 3 magazine or day box have to be licensed? If we move the Type 3 or day box, do we need to report it?
22.Do we have to post any signs on any property where we have storage magazines?
23.If I cut a detonator off of a detonating cord, how much cord is allowed to protrude from the end of the detonator when the detonator is placed in storage? How should these remnants be stored?
24.If detonating cord is cut from a roll and then not used, could the cut-off piece be placed back in its original box with the roll it came from?
25.Does our company need to have the forms we use to keep inventory approved by Louisiana State Police before we obtain explosives? Can we keep computerized/digital inventory records?
26.Do we have to report any sales or purchases of explosives?
27.Who should be notified if we discover a shortage of explosives in inventory, or if any explosives are stolen?
28.If there is a fire or other incident at our facility, are we required to advise Louisiana State Police?