California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 1 - Fish and Game Commission-Department of Fish and Game
Subdivision 1 - Fish, Amphibians and Reptiles
Chapter 8 - Miscellaneous
Section 225.1 - Use of Explosives for Blasting or Special Purposes

Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 225.1
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

Under the authority of this section, any person may use explosives in the waters of this State for any lawful and valid purpose, other than the taking of animal life, whenever the amount of the charge is not more than one blasting cap or its equivalent. Also exempted are such explosives designated by the State Fire Marshal as agricultural and wildlife fireworks, according to Part 2, Div. 11, Section 12508 of the Health and Safety Code.

Anchors propelled into the ocean floor by explosives charges are emergency devices and do not require a permit.

1. New section filed 1-30-63; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 63, No. 2).
2. Editorial Correction (Register 81, No. 38).
3. Amendment of NOTE filed 10-5-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 41).
4. Amendment filed 9-15-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 38).

Note: Authority cited: Section 5500, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Section 5500, Fish and Game Code; and Section 12508, Health and Safety Code.

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