RS 40:1472.11: Confiscation and disposal of explosives

A. Upon the violation of any provision of this Part which is deemed by the deputy secretary to constitute an immediate threat to public safety, the secretary shall have the power to:

(1) Order the licensee to immediately correct such violation; or

(2) Confiscate such explosives and dispose of them in any manner deemed appropriate to insure the safety of the public.

B. Such violation shall be cause for revocation or suspension of the violator's license without the issuance of a ninety-day noncompliance letter as provided in R.S. 40:1472.10(A)(6).

C. All costs incurred in the confiscation and disposal of unsafe explosives as provided in Subsection A of this Section shall be paid by the licensee.