Public Act 096-1194
 
HB6416 EnrolledLRB096 21046 RPM 36896 b

    AN ACT concerning regulation.
 
    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
 
    Section 5. The Illinois Explosives Act is amended by
changing Sections 1002, 1003, 1004, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003,
2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2011, 3000, 3001, 3002, 4002, 4003,
5001, 5003, 5004, 5006, 5008, and 5010 and by adding Section
1005 as follows:
 
    (225 ILCS 210/1002)  (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-1002)
    Sec. 1002. Legislative Declaration. It is hereby declared
to be the policy of this State that safety and security are
primary considerations in the storage, use, acquisition,
possession, disposal and transfer of explosive materials.
    An appropriate and thorough system of training, licensing,
and certification is necessary to promote these considerations
by assuring that these products are handled only by qualified
persons.
(Source: P.A. 86-364.)
 
    (225 ILCS 210/1003)  (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-1003)
    Sec. 1003. Definitions. As used in this Act:
    (a) "Person" means any individual, corporation, company,
association, partnership, or other legal entity.
    (b) "Explosive materials" means explosives, blasting
agents, and detonators.
    (c) "Explosive" means any chemical compound, mixture, or
device (1) , the primary or common purpose of which is to
function by explosion and (2) that is classified as a Division
1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 material under 49 CFR 173.50, as now or
hereafter amended, renumbered, or succeeded. The term includes
high and or low explosives. Manufactured articles, including,
but not limited to, fixed ammunition for small arms, fire
crackers, safety fuses, and matches are not explosives when the
individual units contain explosives in such limited quantity
and of such nature or in such packing that it is impossible to
produce a simultaneous or a destructive explosion of such units
which would be injurious to life, limb or property.
    (d) "Blasting agent" means any material or mixture that (1)
consists consisting of a fuel and oxidizer intended for
blasting, not otherwise defined as an explosive, provided that
the finished product, as mixed and packaged for use or
shipment, cannot be detonated by means of a No. 8 blasting cap,
as defined by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and
Explosives, U.S. Department of Treasury, when unconfined and
(2) is classified as a Division 1.5 material under 49 CFR
173.50, as now or hereafter amended, renumbered, or succeeded.
    (d-5) "Crime punishable by imprisonment for a term
exceeding one year" does not mean (1) any federal or state
offenses pertaining to antitrust violations, unfair trade
practices, restraint of trade, or similar offenses relating to
the regulation of business practices as the Secretary of the
Treasury may by regulation designate or (2) any State offense,
other than one involving a firearm or explosive, classified by
the laws of the State as a misdemeanor or punishable by a term
of imprisonment of 2 years or less.
    (e) "Detonator" means any device that (1) contains
containing any initiating or primary explosive that is used for
initiating detonation and (2) is classified as Division 1.1 or
1.4 material under 49 CFR 173.50, as now or hereafter amended,
renumbered, or succeeded. A detonator may not contain more than
10 grams of total explosives by weight, excluding ignition or
delay charges.
    (f) "Highway" means any public street, public road highway,
or public alley and includes privately financed, constructed,
or maintained roads that are regularly and openly traveled by
the general public.
    (g) "Railroad" or "railway" means any public steam,
electric or other railroad or rail system which carries
passengers for hire, but shall not include auxiliary tracks,
spurs and sidings installed and primarily used in serving any
mine, quarry or plant.
    (h) "Building" means and includes any building regularly
occupied, in whole or in part, as a habitation for human
beings, and any church, schoolhouse, railway station or other
building where people are accustomed to assemble, but does not
mean or include any buildings of a mine or quarry or any of the
buildings of a manufacturing plant where the business of
manufacturing explosive materials is conducted.
    (i) "Factory building" means any building or other
structure in which the manufacture or any part of the
manufacture of explosive materials is conducted.
    (j) "Magazine" means any building or other structure or
container, other than a factory building, used to store
explosive materials. Where mobile or portable type 5 magazines
are permissible and used, "magazine", for the purpose of
obtaining certificates and calculating fees, means the site on
which such magazines are located.
    (k) "Magazine keeper" means a qualified supervisory person
licensed by the Department under Article 2 of this Act who is
responsible for the acquisition, storage, use, possession,
transfer, and disposal of explosive materials, including
inventory and transaction records, and responsible for the
inventory and safe storage of explosive materials, including
the proper maintenance of explosive materials, storage
magazines, and surrounding areas.
    (l) "Black powder" means a deflagrating or low explosive
compound of an intimate mixture of sulfur, charcoal and an
alkali nitrate, usually potassium or sodium nitrate.
    (m) "Municipality" means includes cities, villages, and
incorporated towns, and townships.
    (n) "Fugitive from justice" means any individual who has
fled from the jurisdiction of any court of record to avoid
prosecution for any crime or to avoid giving testimony in any
criminal proceeding. This term shall also include any
individual who has been convicted of any crime and has fled to
avoid imprisonment.
    (o) "Department" means the Department of Natural
Resources.
    (p) (Blank) "Small arms" means guns of 50 calibers or less.
    (q) "Director" means the Director of Natural Resources.
    (r) "Storage certificate" means the certificate issued by
the Department under Article 3 of this Act that authorizes the
holder to store explosive materials in the magazine for which
the certificate is issued.
    (s) "License" means that license issued by the Department
under Article 2 of this Act authorizing the holder to possess,
use, purchase, transfer or dispose of, but not to store,
explosive materials.
    (t) "Transfer" of explosive materials means to sell, give,
distribute, or otherwise dispose of explosive materials.
    (u) "Use" of explosive materials means the detonation,
ignition, deflagration, or any other means of initiating
explosive materials.
    (v) "Disposal" of explosive materials means to render inert
pursuant to manufacturer's recommendations or commonly
accepted industry standards.
    (w) "BATFE" means the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives.
(Source: P.A. 88-599, eff. 9-1-94; 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)
 
    (225 ILCS 210/1004)  (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-1004)
    Sec. 1004. Scope. This Act is intended to supplement the
requirements of any federal or State laws and regulations and
shall apply to all acquisition, storage, use, possession,
transfer and disposal of explosive materials, except as
provided in Sections 1005, 2000, and 3000 of this Act this
Section.
    (a) The licensing provisions of Article 2 do not apply to:
        (1) agricultural fertilizers which might be of an
    explosive nature when the use of such fertilizers is for
    agricultural or horticultural purposes;
        (2) a common or contract carrier authorized to carry
    explosive material pursuant to the Interstate Commerce Act
    or by the Illinois Commerce Commission;
        (3) the purchase, receipt, possession or use, by an
    individual, of primers or propellant power used in muzzle
    loading firearms, hand loading, reloading or custom
    loading ammunition for small arms for his own use or for
    that of his immediate family;
        (4) the possession or purchase from dealers, importers
    or manufacturers by any person who holds a valid Illinois
    Firearm Owner's Identification Card of smokeless small
    arms propellant in quantities not to exceed 25 pounds,
    black powder not to exceed 5 pounds, and small arms primers
    or percussion caps for muzzle loading arms in containers
    provided by the manufacturer or containers generally
    recognized as being suitable for the transportation and
    storage, or commerce in these items at retail, or the
    transportation or use of the items by any such person in
    muzzle loading small arms, or in loading ammunition for
    small arms; or
        (5) The acquisition, possession, use, transfer or
    disposal of explosive materials in connection with mine,
    quarry, construction, manufacturing or wholesale or retail
    dealership operations in the ordinary course of business
    provided that (A) the operator has obtained a storage
    certificate from the Department in accordance with Article
    3 of this Act, (B) the acquisition, possession, use,
    transfer or disposal of explosive materials is limited to
    the operator's business operations, and (C) the person or
    persons designated as "magazine keeper" satisfy the
    licensure requirements, other than an examination, of
    Article 2 of this Act.
    (b) The storage requirements of Article 3 shall not apply
to black powder in quantities not to exceed 5 pounds or
smokeless powder explosives in quantities not to exceed 25
pounds, however:
        (1) all black powder and smokeless powder shall be
    stored in shipping containers as required by regulations of
    the U.S. Department of Transportation, except as
    hereinafter provided;
        (2) black powder in quantities not to exceed 5 pounds
    and smokeless powder in quantities not to exceed 25 pounds
    intended for personal use may be stored in original
    containers in a locked wooden box or cabinet having walls
    of at least one inch nominal thickness; and
        (3) black powder in quantities exceeding 5 pounds shall
    be stored in magazines constructed and located as specified
    in this Act and no black powder or smokeless powder shall
    be commercially displayed.
    (c) Notwithstanding the requirements of Articles 2 and 3, a
person licensed as a manufacturer or dealer in explosive
materials may sell, give or dispose of explosive materials to a
non-resident of Illinois who is duly licensed in the state of
his residence. Possession and transportation within this State
by such non-residents shall conform to the laws of this State,
except that the requirements of Section 2001, requiring a
license to be issued by the Department, shall not apply.
(Source: P.A. 86-364; 86-1298; 87-835.)
 
    (225 ILCS 210/1005 new)
    Sec. 1005. Exemptions.
    (a) This Act does not apply to any aspect of the
transporting of explosive materials via railroad, water,
highway, or air that is regulated by the United States
Department of Transportation and agencies thereof, or state
agencies with similar jurisdiction, and which pertains to
safety.
    A person who is licensed under Article 2 of this Act or
holds a storage certificate under Article 3 of this Act may
transfer explosive materials to a non-resident of Illinois if
the transfer is limited to the purpose of transporting the
explosive materials. The non-resident may not use or store
explosive materials within Illinois unless he or she is
licensed under Article 2 of this Act or holds a storage
certificate under Article 3 of this Act.
    (b) This Act does not apply to an agricultural fertilizer
if the use of the agricultural fertilizer is for agricultural
or horticultural purposes.
    (c) This Act does not apply to the possession, use,
purchase, transfer, storage, or disposal of explosive material
by United States military or other agencies of the United
States; or to arsenals, navy yards, depots, or other
establishments owned or operated by the United States.
    (d) Government agencies and their employees that are (1)
subject to the requirements of this Act and, (2) in the
exercise of their official emergency response functions, are
required to store, use, or possess explosive materials, shall
not be subject to any fee required by this Act.
 
    (225 ILCS 210/2000)  (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-2000)
    Sec. 2000. Scope; exemptions.
    (a) The license requirements of this Article apply to all
explosive materials unless otherwise excepted under this
Section or Section 1005 of this Act.
    (b) This Article does not apply to the purchase, receipt,
possession, or use of black powder solely for sporting,
recreational, or cultural purposes by an individual for his or
her own use or for his or her immediate family living in the
same household. This includes components for use in muzzle
loading firearms and other antique devices and hand loading,
reloading, or custom loading fixed ammunition.
    (c) A person is not required to have a license under this
Article for the acquisition, possession, use, transfer, or
disposal of explosive materials in connection with mine,
quarry, construction, manufacturing, or wholesale or retail
explosive materials operations if (1) the person holds a
storage certificate under Article 3 of this Act and (2) the
acquisition, possession, use, transfer, or disposal of the
explosive materials is limited to the purpose authorized by his
or her storage certificate.
    In addition to the person who holds the storage
certificate, this exemption shall also apply to any employee,
contractor, or other authorized individual if he or she is
under the direct supervision of an individual who is either
licensed under this Act, licensed for blasting operations or
use of explosives in aggregate mining operations under the
Surface-Mined Land Conservation and Reclamation Act, certified
for blasting or use of explosives in mining operations under
the Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act,
or certified as a shot firer under the Coal Mining Act. Direct
supervision requires the supervising individual to be
physically present at all times during the use or disposal of
the explosive materials.
(Source: P.A. 86-364.)
 
    (225 ILCS 210/2001)  (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-2001)
    Sec. 2001. Unlicensed activity; non-residents. No person
shall acquire, possess, use, transfer, or dispose of purchase
or transfer explosive materials unless licensed by the
Department except as otherwise provided under Section 1005 or
2000 of by this Act and the Pyrotechnic Distributor and
Operator Licensing Act.
(Source: P.A. 93-263, eff. 7-22-03; 94-385, eff. 7-29-05.)
 
    (225 ILCS 210/2002)  (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-2002)
    Sec. 2002. Original individual license; Application; Fees.
Applications by individuals for original licenses shall be made
to the Department, in writing, on forms prescribed by the
Department. The application shall be accompanied by the
required fee, which is not refundable. All license application
fees collected under this provision of this Act shall be
deposited into the Explosives Regulatory Fund. The application
shall require such information as in the judgment of the
Department will enable the Department to pass on the
qualifications of the applicant for a license. It shall
include, but need not be limited to, information concerning
age, full name of applicant, present residence, date of birth,
sex, physical description, social security number or drivers
license number, and the purpose for which and the place or
places where the explosive materials are to be used or
possessed. Each applicant shall file, with his application,
fingerprint based data, or other state of the art criminal
identification data, cards in the form and manner required by
the Illinois Department of State Police to enable the Illinois
Department of State Police to conduct criminal history checks
on the applicant.
(Source: P.A. 88-599, eff. 9-1-94.)
 
    (225 ILCS 210/2003)  (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-2003)
    Sec. 2003. Criminal history background Fingerprint card
fees; law enforcement exemption. Each applicant for a license
shall submit, in addition to the license fee, a fee specified
by the Illinois Department of State Police for processing
fingerprint based data, or other state of the art criminal
identification data, cards which may be made payable to the
State Police Services Fund and shall be remitted to the
Illinois Department of State Police for deposit into that fund.
Law enforcement personnel who apply for an explosives license
in order to carry out their official functions may be exempted
from the criminal history background requirement provided the
law enforcement agency submits documentation that the
applicant has previously been subjected to a criminal history
background check.
(Source: P.A. 86-364.)
 
    (225 ILCS 210/2004)  (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-2004)
    Sec. 2004. Investigation; Examination of applicant. Upon
receipt of an application, the Department shall investigate the
eligibility of the applicant. The Department has authority to
request and receive from any federal, state or local
governmental agency such information and assistance as will
enable the Department him to carry out its his powers and
duties under this Act. The Illinois Department of State Police
shall cause the fingerprint based data or other state of the
art criminal identification data fingerprints of each
applicant to be compared with the fingerprint based data or
other state of the art criminal identification data
fingerprints of criminals now or hereafter filed with the
Illinois Department of State Police and with federal law
enforcement agencies maintaining official criminal
identification fingerprint files. The investigation shall
include, but is not limited to, an oral examination and a
written examination as to the applicant's knowledge and ability
regarding basic safety, possession, handling, use, storage,
disposal and transportation of explosives. Passage of these
examinations is prerequisite to being considered for license
issuance. Such examinations may be administered by any person
designated by the Department.
(Source: P.A. 87-835; 88-599, eff. 9-1-94.)
 
    (225 ILCS 210/2005)  (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-2005)
    Sec. 2005. Qualifications for licensure.
    (a) No person shall qualify to hold a license who:
        (1) is under 21 years of age;
        (2) has been convicted in any court of a crime
    punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year;
        (3) is under indictment for a crime punishable by
    imprisonment for a term exceeding one year;
        (4) is a fugitive from justice;
        (5) is an unlawful user of or addicted to any
    controlled substance as defined in Section 102 of the
    federal Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. Sec. 802 et
    seq.);
        (6) has been adjudicated a mental defective; or
        (7) is not a legal citizen of the United States.
    (b) A person who has been granted a "relief from
disabilities" regarding criminal convictions and indictments,
pursuant to the federal Safe Explosives Act (18 U.S.C. Sec.
845) may receive a license provided all other qualifications
under this Act are met.
A person is qualified to receive a license under this Act if
the person meets the following minimum requirements:
        (1) is at least 21 years of age;
        (2) has not willfully violated any provisions of this
    Act;
        (3) has not made any material misstatement or knowingly
    withheld information in connection with any original or
    renewal application;
        (4) has not been declared incompetent by any competent
    court by reasons of mental or physical defect or disease
    unless a court has since declared him competent;
        (5) does not abuse alcohol or prescription drugs or use
    illegal drugs;
        (6) has not been convicted in any jurisdiction of any
    felony within the prior 5 years;
        (7) is not a fugitive from justice;
        (8) is of good moral character. Convictions of crimes
    not listed in subsection (6) of this Section may be taken
    into account in determining moral character but shall not
    operate as an absolute bar to licensure; and
        (9) has passed the oral and written examinations
    required under Section 2004 of this Act.
    A licensee shall continue to meet these requirements in
order to maintain his license.
(Source: P.A. 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)
 
    (225 ILCS 210/2007)  (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-2007)
    Sec. 2007. Fee; Exemptions. Agencies of the United States,
the State and its political and civil subdivisions which are
subject to the requirements of this Act, and which, in the
exercise of their emergency response functions, are required to
store, acquire, possess, use, transfer, or dispose of explosive
materials or possess explosive materials shall not be liable
for the payment of any fee required by this Act.
(Source: P.A. 86-364.)
 
    (225 ILCS 210/2008)  (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-2008)
    Sec. 2008. Issuance of license and renewals; notification
of law enforcement officers Renewal. The Department shall issue
the appropriate license or renewal where the applicant
satisfactorily meets the requirements of this Act and no
grounds for refusal, revocation, or suspension exist. Within 10
days after the issuance of an original, replacement, or renewed
license, the Department shall notify the appropriate law
enforcement officer of the municipality or county where the
explosive materials are to be used or possessed, and provide
such officer with any other information pertaining thereto as
the Director may prescribe.
(Source: P.A. 88-599, eff. 9-1-94.)
 
    (225 ILCS 210/2011)  (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-2011)
    Sec. 2011. Enforcement action; licenses. Refusal to issue
or renew license; disciplinary actions.
    (a) Failure to satisfy the age or examination requirements
of Sections 2004 and 2005(1) shall result in automatic license
denial.
    (b) Subject to the provisions of Sections 5003 through 5005
of this Act, the Department may suspend, revoke, or shall
refuse to issue or renew a license and may or shall take any
other disciplinary action that as the Department may deem
proper, including the imposition of fines not to exceed $5,000
for each occurrence, if the applicant or licensee fails to
comply with or satisfy the requirements of any provision of
this Act and for any of the following reasons:
        (1) Failure to meet or maintain the qualifications for
    licensure set forth in Section 2005.
        (2) Willful disregard or violation of this Act or its
    rules.
        (3) Willfully aiding or abetting another in the
    violation of this Act or its rules.
        (4) Allowing a license issued under this Act to be used
    by an unlicensed person.
        (5) Possession, use, acquisition, transfer, handling,
    disposal, or storage of explosive materials in a manner
    that endangers the public health, safety, or welfare.
        (6) Refusal to produce records or reports or permit any
    inspection lawfully requested by the Department.
        (7) Failure to make, keep, or submit any record or
    report required by this Act or its implementing
    regulations; or making, keeping, or submitting a false
    record or report.
        (8) Material misstatement in the application for an
    original or renewal license.
    (c) (Blank). Subject to the provisions of Sections 5003
through 5005 of this Act, the Department shall refuse to issue
or renew a license or shall take any other disciplinary action
as the Department may deem proper, including the imposition of
fines not to exceed $5,000 for each occurrence, if the
applicant or licensee fails to comply with or satisfy the
requirements of any provision of this Act and for any of the
following reasons:
        (1) Refusal to produce records or reports or permit any
    inspection lawfully requested by the Department.
        (2) Failure to make, keep, or submit any record or
    report required by this Act or its implementing
    regulations; or making, keeping, or submitting a false
    record or report.
    (d) (Blank). Subject to the provisions of Sections 5003
through 5005 of this Act, violation of or non-compliance with
any provision of this Act or its implementing regulations
constitutes grounds for disciplinary action, license
revocation, or both.
    (e) All fines collected under this Section shall be
deposited into the Explosives Regulatory Fund.
(Source: P.A. 87-835; 88-599, eff. 9-1-94.)
 
    (225 ILCS 210/3000)  (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-3000)
    Sec. 3000. Storage requirements; exemptions.
    (a) No person, unless otherwise exempt excepted, shall
store explosive materials unless a storage certificate has been
issued by the Department. The Department shall, by rule,
establish requirements for the storage of explosive materials
including magazine construction, magazine maintenance and the
distances from which magazines or factory buildings must be
separated from other magazines, buildings, railroads and
highways. In establishing magazine construction, maintenance
and distance requirements, the Department shall differentiate,
as appropriate, between types, classifications and quantities
of explosive materials and shall fully consider nationally
recognized industry standards and the standards enforced by
agencies of the federal government including the Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms of the United States Department
of the Treasury.
    (b) This Article does not apply to the purchase, receipt,
possession, or use of black powder solely for sporting,
recreational, or cultural purposes by an individual for his or
her own use or for his or her immediate family living in the
same household, unless the quantity of black powder is more
than 5 pounds. Black powder in quantities greater than 5 pounds
must be stored in accordance with this Article, regardless of
the intended usage.
(Source: P.A. 86-364.)
 
    (225 ILCS 210/3001)  (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-3001)
    Sec. 3001. Storage requirements; Magazines.
    (a) No person shall possess or store explosive materials
unless such explosive materials are stored in a magazine or in
a factory building in accordance with this Act except while
being transported or being used in preparation for blasting or
while in the custody of a common carrier awaiting shipment or
delivery to a consignee during the time permitted by federal
law.
    (b) Not more than 300,000 pounds of explosive materials
shall be stored in any magazine at any one time.
    (c) (Blank). Magazines in which explosive materials shall
be lawfully kept or stored shall be constructed of brick,
concrete, iron, wood covered with iron or other suitable
materials. The magazine shall not have openings except for
ventilation and entrance. Blasting caps, detonating or
fulminating caps, or detonators shall be kept or stored in a
separate magazine from magazines where other explosive
materials are kept or stored and a storage certificate shall be
obtained from the Department in accordance with Section 3002.
    (d) (Blank). The doors of magazines shall be kept closed
and locked at all times, except when opened for storage or
removal of explosive materials by persons authorized to enter
the magazine. Sufficient openings shall be provided for
ventilation and shall be screened to prevent the entrance of
sparks, except that magazines containing only black powder may
be constructed without openings for ventilation. At each
magazine site there shall at all times be kept conspicuously
posted warning signs as specified by the Department. All
explosive materials must be stored within the magazine in their
original containers and such containers shall be plainly marked
with the name of the explosive contained therein. Except for
testing purposes in accordance with Section 5009, no individual
shall discharge firearms within 500 feet of a magazine or
factory building, or at or against any such building or
magazine.
    (e) (Blank). Magazines and the areas surrounding magazines
shall be maintained, as provided by rule, to avoid fire or
explosive hazards.
(Source: P.A. 86-364; 87-835.)
 
    (225 ILCS 210/3002)  (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-3002)
    Sec. 3002. Storage Certificates.
    (a) No person shall store explosive materials until he has
obtained a storage certificate from the Department. No storage
certificate shall be required, however, where holes are drilled
and the explosive materials are upon delivery, immediately and
continuously loaded into the holes for blasting from the mobile
container in which they were delivered. The container shall at
all times be attended by an authorized agent or employee of the
seller or the user of the explosive materials. In no event
shall the mobile container of explosive materials be exempt
unless it is completely unloaded for blasting. Every person to
which this Section applies shall submit an application report
to the Department, on forms furnished by the Department,
containing the following information:
        (1) the location or proposed location of a magazine;
        (2) the kind and maximum quantity of explosive
    materials intended to be generally stored in the magazine;
    and
        (3) the distance or intended distance of the magazine
    from the nearest magazine, building, railroad and highway;
    and
        (4) the name, explosive license number, and residence
    and business addresses of the person designated as
    "magazine keeper";
        (5) a description of the purposes for which explosive
    materials are intended to be stored or used; and
        (6) any other information that the Department deems
    necessary to implement the requirements of this Act.
    (b) All storage certificate application fees collected
under this Act shall be deposited into the Explosives
Regulatory Fund. Following receipt of an application such
report, the Department shall inspect the magazine. If it finds
that the magazine is located and constructed in accordance with
this Act and rules adopted promulgated by the Department, then
it shall determine the quantity of explosive materials that may
be stored in such magazine and shall issue a storage
certificate to the applicant showing compliance with this Act
and the maximum quantity of explosive materials that may be
stored in the magazine. The storage certificate shall be
prominently and conspicuously posted at the magazine.
    (c) A storage certificate holder's authority to store
explosives shall be limited to the type, maximum quantity, and
purpose specified in his or her application to the Department,
unless the certificate holder is granted a modification to the
storage certificate. The Department shall approve any
modification to the storage certificate if the certificate
holder requests a modification and he or she meets the
requirements of this Act. If any person to whom the certificate
has been issued keeps or stores explosive materials in excess
of the amount authorized by the certificate, or stores
explosives material for a different purpose than indicated in
the application without first obtaining the Department's
approval to modify the certificate, then the Department may
cancel the certificate or initiate an enforcement action.
Whenever there are changes in the physical conditions
surrounding a magazine, such as the erection of buildings,
operation of railways or opening of highways near such
magazine, the Department shall, in accordance with the changed
conditions, modify or cancel the certificate. Upon
cancellation of the certificate, the magazine keeper owner
shall immediately remove all explosive materials from the
magazine. The magazine keeper owner or user of a magazine shall
promptly notify the Department of any change in conditions.
    (d) Storage certificates issued under this Act are not
transferable. In the event of the lease, sale or other transfer
of the business or operations covered by the certificate, the
new owner, tenant or successor in interest must obtain the
storage certificate required by this Article before storing
explosive materials.
    (e) No individual may act as a magazine keeper unless
licensed under Article 2 of this Act.
(Source: P.A. 87-835; 88-599, eff. 9-1-94.)
 
    (225 ILCS 210/4002)  (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-4002)
    Sec. 4002. Reporting accidents, incidents, theft, or loss
Theft or loss.
    (a) A licensee or certificate holder shall immediately
report to the Department, in a manner and form prescribed by
the Department, any incident or accident related to explosive
materials that results in personal injury or property damage.
    (b) The theft or loss of explosive materials shall be
reported within 24 hours of the discovery by the licensee or
certificate holder to the Department and to local law
enforcement authorities.
(Source: P.A. 86-364.)
 
    (225 ILCS 210/4003)  (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-4003)
    Sec. 4003. Recordkeeping and inspection.
    (a) All license and certificate holders shall maintain such
records pertaining to the possession, use, purchase, transfer
and storage of explosive materials as the Department may
prescribe and shall furnish the Department or its authorized
representatives such records or other relevant information
legally requested by the Department or its representatives. In
establishing record keeping requirements, the Department shall
consider the requirements imposed by agencies of the federal
government to avoid duplication or inconsistency. All records
required by the Department related to the possession, use,
purchase, transfer, or storage of explosive materials shall be
maintained for a minimum of 3 years.
    (b) (Blank). Every person selling or giving away an
explosive material shall keep at his principal office or place
of business a journal, book of record or other record setting
forth, in legible writing, a complete history of the
transaction, including the following: (1) the name and quantity
of the explosive material, (2) the identification numbers of
each stick and container, (3) the name, residence and business
address of the purchaser, (4) the address to which the
explosive material is to be delivered, if different, and (5)
the name and address, social security number, driver's license
number, and brief physical description of the individual taking
the explosive material and the type and license number of the
vehicle by which it is to be transported. The record keeping
requirements of this subsection do not apply when such
transaction is between the manufacturer of the explosive
material and that manufacturer's employees when the explosive
materials involved are being shipped by common carrier direct
from the manufacturer's place of business. Such journal, book
of record or other record shall be open to inspection by the
Department or by law enforcement agencies. No explosive
materials shall be sold, given away or otherwise disposed of or
delivered to any person under 21 years of age, whether such
person is acting for himself or another.
    (c) All license and certificate holders shall permit their
facilities to be inspected at reasonable times and in a
reasonable manner by representatives of the Department.
(Source: P.A. 86-364; 87-835.)
 
    (225 ILCS 210/5001)  (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-5001)
    Sec. 5001. Powers, duties and functions of Department. In
addition to the powers, duties and functions vested in the
Department by this Act, or by other laws of this State, the
Department shall have the full powers and authority to carry
out and administer this Act, including has the following
powers, duties, and functions:
    (a) To adopt promulgate reasonable rules consistent with
this Act to carry out the purposes and enforce the provisions
of this Act.
    (b) To prescribe and furnish application forms, licenses,
certificates and any other forms necessary under this Act.
    (c) To prescribe examinations which reasonably test the
applicant's knowledge of the safe and proper use, storage,
possession, handling, and transfer of explosive materials.
    (d) To establish and enforce reasonable standards for the
use, storage, disposal and transfer of explosive materials.
    (e) To issue licenses and certificates to qualified
applicants who comply with the requirements of this Act and its
rules.
    (f) To suspend, revoke or refuse to issue or renew licenses
or certificates, or take other disciplinary action, including
the imposition of fines. All fines collected under this Act
shall be deposited into the Explosives Regulatory Fund.
    (g) To establish by rule the expiration and renewal period
for licenses and certificates issued under this Act, and to
establish and collect license and certificate application
fees, fingerprint card fees required by the Illinois State
Police for criminal identification purposes, and such other
fees as are authorized or necessary under this Act.
    (h) To conduct and prescribe rules of procedure for
hearings under this Act.
    (i) To appoint qualified inspectors to periodically visit
places where explosive materials may be stored or used, and to
make such other inspections as are necessary to determine
satisfactory compliance with this Act.
    (j) To receive data and assistance from federal, State and
local governmental agencies, and to obtain copies of
identification and arrest data from all federal, State and
local law enforcement agencies for use in carrying out the
purposes and functions of the Department and this Act.
    (k) To receive and respond to inquiries from the industry,
public, and agencies or instrumentalities of the State, and to
offer advice, make recommendations and provide monitoring
services pertinent to such inquiries regarding the safe and
proper storage, handling, and use of explosive materials.
    (l) To inform, advise, and assist institute or cause to be
instituted legal proceedings in the circuit court by the
State's Attorney of the county where any noncompliance with or
violation of this Act occurs when the State's Attorney is
seeking criminal charges against a person pursuant to Section
5010 or 5011 of this Act.
    (m) To bring an action in the name of the Department,
through the Attorney General of the State of Illinois, whenever
it appears to the Department that any person is engaged or is
about to engage in any acts or practices that constitute or may
constitute a violation of the provisions of this Act or its
rules, for an order enjoining such violation or for an order
enforcing compliance with this Act. Upon filing of a verified
petition in such court, the court may issue a temporary
restraining order without notice or bond and may preliminarily
or permanently enjoin such violation. If it is established that
such person has violated or is violating the injunction, the
court may punish the offender for contempt of court.
Proceedings under this paragraph are in addition to, and not in
lieu of, all other remedies and penalties provided for by this
Act.
    (n) The powers, duties and functions vested in the
Department under the provisions of this Act shall not be
construed to affect in any manner the powers, duties and
functions vested in the Department under any other provision of
law.
(Source: P.A. 87-835; 88-599, eff. 9-1-94.)
 
    (225 ILCS 210/5003)  (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-5003)
    Sec. 5003. Appeal to Department; Hearing; Notice.
    (a) Whenever the Department intends to refuse to issue or
renew or to suspend, revoke or take other disciplinary action
with respect to a license or certificate, the Department shall
give notice to the applicant or holder. Such notice shall be in
writing, shall state specifically the grounds upon which the
Department intends to take the indicated action and shall be
served by delivery of the same personally to the applicant or
holder, or by mailing the same by registered or certified mail
to the applicant or holder's last known address. The aggrieved
party may appeal to the Department for a hearing. The applicant
or holder shall request such a hearing in writing within 30
days after notice is mailed. The provisions of Sections 5003
through 5005 shall not apply to decisions of the Department to
deny a license or certificate based on an applicant's failure
to satisfy any age or examination requirements.
    (b) Upon the receipt of a request for a hearing, the
Department shall order a hearing to be held. The hearing
proceedings shall be commenced within 30 days after of the
receipt by the Department of the request for a hearing unless
the hearing is continued for good cause at the request of any
party. The Department shall, at least 10 days prior to the date
set for the hearing, notify in writing the applicant for or
holder of a license or certificate that a hearing will be held
at the place and on the date designated in the notice to
determine whether the applicant or holder is qualified to hold
a license or certificate, and that the Department shall afford
the applicant or holder an opportunity to be heard. Such
written notice may be served by personal delivery to the
applicant or holder, or by mailing the notice by registered or
certified mail to the applicant or holder's last known address.
    (c) At the time and place fixed in the notice, the
Department shall proceed to hear the appeal, and all parties to
the proceeding shall have the opportunity to present such
statements, testimony, evidence and argument as may be relevant
to the proceeding. Hearings shall be conducted by hearing
officers appointed by the Department, and an authorized agent
of the Department may administer oaths to witnesses at any
hearing which the Department is authorized to conduct. The
Department, if necessary, may continue such hearing from time
to time. Hearing officers may authorize reasonable discovery by
any party. The Illinois Code of Civil Procedure and Illinois
Supreme Court rules shall not be applicable to hearing
proceedings under this Section.
    (d) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit the
authority of the Department to deny, refuse to issue or renew,
or suspend, revoke, or take other disciplinary action with
respect to a license or certificate if the applicant or holder
waives the right to a hearing by failing to request a hearing
within the prescribed time after notice is mailed received.
(Source: P.A. 87-835; 88-599, eff. 9-1-94.)
 
    (225 ILCS 210/5004)  (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-5004)
    Sec. 5004. Record of proceedings; transcript. The
Department or aggrieved party may shall provide at its or his
or her expense a certified shorthand reporter to take down the
testimony and preserve a record of all proceedings at the
hearing of any case involving denial or refusal to issue or
renew a license or certificate, or the suspension or revocation
or other discipline of a license or certificate. Copies of the
transcript of such record may be purchased from the certified
shorthand reporter who prepared the record.
(Source: P.A. 86-364.)
 
    (225 ILCS 210/5006)  (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-5006)
    Sec. 5006. Actions without notice of hearing.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, whenever the
Department finds that a condition or practice exists which
could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious physical
harm or property damage, and if the Department incorporates a
finding to that effect in an order, it may summarily suspend or
revoke a license or certificate, or order such immediate action
as may be necessary to abate the condition or practice.
Whenever summary action is taken under this Section, the
Department shall, simultaneously with such action, serve upon
the holder a copy of its order which shall be effective
immediately. Upon the request of the aggrieved party, the
Department shall conduct a hearing regarding its order in
accordance with the requirements of Sections 5003, 5004, and
5005 of this Act. A hearing, if properly requested, shall be
commenced within 15 days of the date of the order and concluded
as soon as practicably possible.
(Source: P.A. 87-835; 88-599, eff. 9-1-94.)
 
    (225 ILCS 210/5008)  (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-5008)
    Sec. 5008. Administrative Review Law. All final
administrative decisions of the Department under this Act are
subject to judicial review pursuant to the Administrative
Review Law (735 ILCS 5/3-101 et seq.), as now or hereafter
amended, and its rules. The term "administrative decision" is
defined as in Section 3-101 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Appeals from all orders and judgments entered by the court, in
reviewing a final administrative decision of the Department,
may be taken by any party to the action as in other civil
cases. Pending final decision on such review, the acts, orders
and rulings of the Department shall remain in full force and
effect unless modified or suspended by order of court pending
final judicial decision. The Department shall not be required
to certify any record to the court or file any answer in court
or otherwise appear in any court in a judicial review
proceeding, unless there is filed in the court with the
complaint a receipt from the Department acknowledging payment
of the costs of furnishing and certifying the record, which
costs shall be computed at the rate of 35 cents per page.
Failure on the part of the plaintiff to file such receipt in
court shall be grounds for dismissal of the action.
(Source: P.A. 88-599, eff. 9-1-94.)
 
    (225 ILCS 210/5010)  (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-5010)
    Sec. 5010. Unlawful possession. Any person subject to this
Act who possesses an explosive material without having obtained
a valid license or certificate under this Act is guilty of a
Class 3 felony unless otherwise exempted under Section 1005 or
2000 of this Act. Any person subject to this Act who transfers
explosive material to a person who does not possess a valid
license or certificate under this Act is guilty of a Class 3
felony unless otherwise exempted under Section 1005 or 2000 of
this Act.
(Source: P.A. 86-364.)
 
    (225 ILCS 210/3003 rep.)
    (225 ILCS 210/5002 rep.)
    (225 ILCS 210/5014 rep.)
    Section 20. The Illinois Explosives Act is amended by
repealing Sections 3003, 5002, and 5014.
 
    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect January
1, 2011.