Alabama § 25-9-130 - Permissible Explosives and Blasting Methods Generally; Use of Black Blasting Powder; Use of Dynamite, Etc.
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§ 25-9-130. Permissible Explosives and Blasting Methods Generally; Use of Black Blasting Powder; Use of Dynamite, Etc.
(a) Permissible explosives or permissible blasting methods only shall be used in blasting coal or coal and other material in all mines where on shift.
(b) Black blasting powder shall not be stored or used in underground coal mines.
(c) Prior to use of Cardox or Airdox, both of which are classed as permissible blasting methods, or any other blasting device or method that may later be classed as permissible, the operator must secure written approval from the chief of the division. The chief in granting approval will issue instructions as to storage, transportation, handling, charging, tamping, detonating, and handling misfires. These instructions will be made conditions of the approval, and violations of any of them will be considered violations of this section.
(d) Prior to use of dynamite or any other nonpermissible explosive for blasting in rock tunnels, shafts, etc., the operator must secure written approval from the chief of the division. The chief in granting approval shall issue instructions as to storage, transportation, handling, charging, tamping, detonating, and handling misfires. These instructions shall be made conditions of the approval, and violations of any of them will be considered violations of this section.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 25-9-130 cover?
Section 25-9-130 ("Permissible Explosives and Blasting Methods Generally; Use of Black Blasting Powder; Use of Dynamite, Etc.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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