45.1-161.286 - Minimum blasting practices. - Virginia Statutes

§ 45.1-161.286. Minimum blasting practices.

A. When explosives are in use on the surface and an electrical stormapproaches, all persons shall be removed from such blast area until the stormhas passed.

B. In accordance with the standards set forth in § 45.1-161.255 the Chiefshall promulgate regulations regarding the safe storage, transportation,handling, and use of blasting agents and other explosives.

(Code 1950, §§ 45-53.1, 45-53.5; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, §§ 45.1-48,45.1-53.1; 1978, c. 729; 1981, c. 179; 1984, c. 229; 1993, c. 442; 1994, c.28; 1996, c. 774.)