Revised Code of Washington
2024 Archive

Chapter 70.74 RCW
WASHINGTON STATE EXPLOSIVES ACT
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70.74.010Definitions.
70.74.013Funds collected by department.
70.74.020Restrictions on manufacture, sale, or storageUsersReports on storageWaiver.
70.74.022License required to manufacture, purchase, sell, use, possess, transport, or store explosivesPenaltySurrender of explosives by unlicensed personOther relief.
70.74.025MagazinesClassification, location and constructionStandardsUse.
70.74.030Quantity and distance tables for storageAdoption by rule.
70.74.040Limit on storage quantity.
70.74.050Quantity and distance table for explosives manufacturing buildings.
70.74.061Quantity and distance tables for separation between magazinesAdoption by rule.
70.74.100Storage of caps with explosives prohibited.
70.74.110Manufacturer's reportInspectionLicense.
70.74.120Storage reportInspectionLicenseCancellation.
70.74.130Dealer in explosivesApplicationLicense.
70.74.135Purchaser of explosivesApplicationLicense.
70.74.137Purchaser's license fee.
70.74.140Storage license fee.
70.74.142User's license or renewalFee.
70.74.144Manufacturer's license feeManufacturers to comply with dealer requirements when selling.
70.74.146Seller's license feeSellers to comply with dealer requirements.
70.74.150Annual inspection.
70.74.160Unlawful access to explosives.
70.74.170Discharge of firearms or igniting flame near explosives.
70.74.180Explosive devices prohibitedPenalty.
70.74.191Exemptions.
70.74.201Municipal or county ordinances unaffectedState preemption.
70.74.210Coal mining code unaffected.
70.74.230Shipments out of stateDealer's records.
70.74.240Sale to unlicensed person prohibited.
70.74.250Blasting near fur farms and hatcheries.
70.74.270Malicious placement of an explosivePenalties.
70.74.272Malicious placement of an imitation devicePenalties.
70.74.275Intimidation or harassment with an explosiveClass C felony.
70.74.280Malicious explosion of a substancePenalties.
70.74.285"Terrorist act" defined.
70.74.295Abandonment of explosives.
70.74.297Separate storage of components capable of detonation when mixed.
70.74.300Explosive containers to be markedPenalty.
70.74.310Gas bombs, explosives, stink bombs, etc.
70.74.320Small arms ammunition, primers and propellantsTransportation regulations.
70.74.330Small arms ammunition, primers and propellantsSeparation from flammable materials.
70.74.340Small arms ammunition, primers and propellantsTransportation, storage and display requirements.
70.74.350Small arms ammunition, primers and propellantsPrimers, transportation and storage requirements.
70.74.360LicensesFingerprint and criminal record checksFeeLicenses prohibited for certain personsLicense fees.
70.74.370License revocation, nonrenewal, or suspension.
70.74.380LicensesExpirationExtension of storage licenses.
70.74.390Implementation of chapter and rules pursuant to chapter 49.17 RCW.
70.74.400Seizure and forfeiture.
70.74.410Reporting theft or loss of explosives.