CHAPTER 95: EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING AGENTS
Section
   95.01   Application
   95.02   Exclusions
   95.03   Application of state regulations
   95.04   Blasting permit required; fee; conditions
 
   95.99   Penalty
§ 95.01 APPLICATION.
   The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the manufacture, possession, storage, sale, transportation and use of explosives and blasting agents.
(1995 Code, § 8.08.010)
§ 95.02 EXCLUSIONS.
   The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following:
   (A)   Explosives or blasting agents while in the course of transportation via railroad, water, highway or air when the explosives or blasting agents are moving under the jurisdiction of, and in conformity with, regulations adopted by any federal or state department or agency;
   (B)   The transportation and use of explosives or blasting agents in the normal and emergency operation of state or federal agencies nor to municipal fire and police departments, providing they are acting in their official capacity and in the proper performance of their duties;
   (C)   Small arms ammunition and components therefor, which are subject to the Gun Control Act of 1968, 18 U.S.C. § 44, as amended, and regulations promulgated thereunder;
   (D)   Blasting standards and operations pursuant to KRS 351.330 and 805 KAR 4:020, as may be amended; and
   (E)   Explosives or blasting agents being used on the site of federal or state projects.
(1995 Code, § 8.08.020)
§ 95.03 APPLICATION OF STATE REGULATIONS.
   All activities within the scope of this chapter shall conform to the regulations of the Kentucky Department of Mines and Minerals, promulgated in Chapter 4 of Title 805 of the Kentucky Administrative Regulations and KRS Chapter 351.
(1995 Code, § 8.08.030)
§ 95.04 BLASTING PERMIT REQUIRED; FEE; CONDITIONS.
   (A)   No person shall conduct a blasting operation within the City without first obtaining a permit therefor from the City Manager.
(1995 Code, § 8.08.040)
   (B)   False statements, made for the purpose of obtaining a blasting permit, shall render the permit null and void from the time of issue.
(1995 Code, § 8.08.050)
   (C)   The fee for a blasting permit or permit renewal shall be $100 plus cost of any City services that may be required as part of the blasting operation, including but not limited to, planning, cleanup, control, and police services.
(1995 Code, § 8.08.060)
   (D)   The blasting permits issued under the provisions of this chapter shall specify the location of the blasting to be permitted.
(1995 Code, § 8.08.080)
   (E)   In the event that a blasting project is not completed, blasting permits must be renewed annually upon the applicant’s payment of the renewal fee.
(1995 Code, § 8.08.090)
§ 95.99 PENALTY.
   Any person violating any of the provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and be subject to penalties as provided in the Kentucky Revised Statues.
(1995 Code, § 8.08.130)