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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. Any sheriff, police department, or peace officer of this state shall give immediate notice to the deputy secretary of any losses, thefts, illegal uses, or illegal possession of explosives within the purview of this Part, coming to his attention, and shall forward a copy of his final written report to the deputy secretary. Any manufacturer, dealer-distributor, user, blaster, handler, or historical and cultural reenactor who knows that explosives in his possession have been lost, stolen, or otherwise misappropriated shall immediately notify the nearest sheriff's office or police department and the deputy secretary of such fact. In addition, each manufacturer, dealer-distributor, and user shall physically inspect all magazines at least one time every seven days to ensure security of the explosives.
B. Whoever is convicted of violating this Section shall be fined not less than one thousand five hundred dollars nor more than ten thousand dollars or imprisoned with or without hard labor for not less than two years nor more than five years, or both.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 40, § 1472.7. Reports of losses or thefts; illegal use or illegal possession - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-40-sect-1472-7/
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