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Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 271
Distributor 271 (1) A distributor may acquire, store and sell small arms cartridges if they hold a licence. A distributor who acquires small arms cartridges must comply with this Division. Retailer (2) A retailer may acquire, store and sell small arms cartridges, whether or not they hold a licence. A retailer who acquires small arms cartridges must comply with this Division.
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 272
Licensed seller 272 (1) A seller who holds a licence must store their small arms cartridges in the magazine specified in their licence. Unlicensed retailer (2) A retailer who does not hold a licence must store their small arms cartridges in a sales establishment and must ensure that the requirements of sections 273 to 275 are met.
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 273
Attendance 273 (1) When a sales establishment is unlocked, small arms cartridges that are displayed for sale must be attended, kept behind a sales counter or locked up (for example, in a cabinet). Access (2) Only people authorized by the retailer may have access to the area behind a sales counter. SOR/2022-121, s. 4
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Maximum quantity 274 (1) No more than 225 kg of small arms cartridges may be stored in a sales establishment at any one time, including cartridges that are displayed for sale. Place of storage (2) Small arms cartridges that are not displayed for sale must be stored in a dwelling or a storage unit. SOR/2022-121, s. 4 SOR/2024-77, s. 145
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 275
Storage requirements — dwelling 275 (1) When small arms cartridges are stored in a dwelling, they must be stored away from flammable substances and sources of ignition. People not authorized by the retailer must not be given unlimited access to the cartridges. Storage requirements — storage unit (2) When small arms cartridges are stored in a storage unit, (a) the storage unit must be located away from flammable substances and sources of ignition; (b) the interior of the storage unit must be kept clean and dry; (c) the storage unit must be constructed and maintained to prevent unauthorized access and to protect the contents from weather; (d) the storage unit must be attended when it is unlocked; (e) if the storage unit is a container, it must not impede exit in case of fire; (f) if the storage unit is not a container, all exits must be kept unobstructed; (g) any shelving in the storage unit must be made from a non-sparking material (for example, wood or painted metal); (h) if propellant powder, percussion caps, blank cartridges for tools, unmixed reactive targets or black powder cartouches are stored with small arms cartridges in the storage unit, they must be stored separately from one another (for example, on different shelves or separated by a wooden barrier); (i) precautions that minimize the likelihood of an ignition or fire in or near the storage unit must be taken; and (j) a sign that displays the words “Danger — Fire Hazard/ Risque d’incendie ” in letters at least 10 cm high and that prohibits smoking using letters, or a symbol, at least 10 cm high must be posted on the storage unit in a clearly visible location. (k) [Repealed, SOR/2024-77, s. 79] (l) [Repealed, SOR/2024-77, s. 79] SOR/2022-121, s. 4 SOR/2024-77, s. 79
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Maximum quantity — licensed buyer 276 (1) A seller must not sell more small arms cartridges to a licensed buyer than the buyer is authorized by their licence to store. Maximum quantity — unlicensed buyer (2) A seller must not sell more small arms cartridges to an unlicensed buyer than the buyer is authorized by this Division to store.
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 277
Retailer 277 A retailer may sell small arms cartridges only to a user.
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 278
Acquisition 278 A user may acquire and store small arms cartridges, whether or not they hold a licence. A user who acquires small arms cartridges must comply with this Division.
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 279
Storage — licensed user 279 (1) A user who holds a licence must store their small arms cartridges in the magazine specified in their licence. Storage — unlicensed user (2) A user who does not hold a licence must store their small arms cartridges, including any small arms cartridges manufactured by the user under Division 2, in a dwelling or a storage unit and ensure that the requirements of sections 280 and 281 are met. SOR/2022-121, s. 4
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 280
Maximum quantity 280 No more than 225 kg of small arms cartridges may be stored at any one time. SOR/2024-77, s. 145
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Storage requirements — dwelling 281 (1) When small arms cartridges are stored in a dwelling, they must be stored away from flammable substances and sources of ignition. People not authorized by the user must not be given unlimited access to the cartridges. Storage requirements — storage unit (2) When small arms cartridges are stored in a storage unit, (a) the storage unit must be located away from flammable substances and sources of ignition; (b) the interior of the storage unit must be kept clean and dry; (c) the storage unit must be constructed and maintained to prevent unauthorized access and to protect the contents from weather; (d) the storage unit must be attended when it is unlocked; (e) if the storage unit is a container, it must not impede exit in case of fire; (f) if the storage unit is not a container, all exits must be kept unobstructed; (g) any shelving in the storage unit must be made from a non-sparking material (for example, wood or painted metal); (h) if propellant powder, percussion caps, blank cartridges for tools, unmixed reactive targets or black powder cartouches are stored with small arms cartridges in the storage unit, they must be stored separately from one another (for example, on different shelves or separated by a wooden barrier); (i) precautions that minimize the likelihood of an ignition or a fire in or near the storage unit must be taken; and (j) a sign that displays the words “Danger — Fire Hazard/ Risque d’incendie ” in letters at least 10 cm high and that prohibits smoking using letters, or a symbol, at least 10 cm high must be posted on the storage unit in a clearly visible location. (k) [Repealed, SOR/2024-77, s. 80] (l) [Repealed, SOR/2024-77, s. 80] SOR/2022-121, s. 4 SOR/2024-77, s. 80
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 282
Definitions 282 (1) The following definitions apply in this Division. distributor means a person who sells propellant powder or percussion caps to other distributors or to retailers, whether or not they sell to users. ( distributeur ) licence means a licence issued under the Explosives Act that authorizes the storage of the explosive, whether propellant powder, percussion caps or black powder cartouches, that are to be sold, acquired or manufactured. ( licence ) retailer means a person, other than a distributor, who sells propellant powder or percussion caps. ( détaillant ) seller means a distributor or a retailer. ( vendeur ) user means a person who acquires propellant powder or percussion caps for use. ( utilisateur ) Propellant powder (2) A reference in this Division to a mass of propellant powder does not include propellant powder that is in a small arms cartridge, percussion cap or primer. SOR/2022-121, s. 4 SOR/2024-77, s. 81 SOR/2024-77, s. 145
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distributor means a person who sells propellant powder or percussion caps to other distributors or to retailers, whether or not they sell to users. ( distributeur )
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licence means a licence issued under the Explosives Act that authorizes the storage of the explosive, whether propellant powder, percussion caps or black powder cartouches, that are to be sold, acquired or manufactured. ( licence )
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retailer means a person, other than a distributor, who sells propellant powder or percussion caps. ( détaillant )
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user means a person who acquires propellant powder or percussion caps for use. ( utilisateur )
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 283
Distributor 283 (1) A distributor may acquire, store and sell propellant powder and percussion caps if they hold a licence. A distributor who acquires propellant powder or percussion caps must comply with this Division. Retailer (2) A retailer may acquire, store and sell propellant powder and percussion caps, whether or not they hold a licence. A retailer who acquires propellant powder or percussion caps must comply with this Division.
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 284
Licensed seller 284 (1) A seller who holds a licence must store their propellant powder and percussion caps in the magazine specified in their licence and ensure that the requirements of section 286 are met. Separate storage (2) A seller must not store propellant powder and percussion caps in the same magazine. SOR/2024-77, s. 82
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 285
Unlicensed retailer 285 A retailer who does not hold a licence must store their propellant powder and percussion caps in a sales establishment and must ensure that the requirements of sections 286 to 288 are met.
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 286
Display for sale — propellant powder 286 (1) No more than 12 kg of propellant powder, of which no more than 500 g may be black powder, may be displayed for sale. Size of container (2) Propellant powder that is displayed for sale must be in a container that holds no more than 500 g. Display for sale — percussion caps (3) No more than 10 000 percussion caps may be displayed for sale. Original packaging (4) Percussion caps that are displayed for sale must be in their original packaging. Precautions (5) Propellant powder and percussion caps that are displayed for sale must be kept behind a counter or locked up (for example, in a cabinet). Access (6) Only people authorized by the retailer may have access to the area behind a sales counter.
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 286.1
Original packaging 286.1 A seller may sell percussion caps only if they are in their original packaging. SOR/2024-77, s. 83
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 287
Place of storage 287 (1) Propellant powder and percussion caps that are not displayed for sale must be stored in a dwelling or a storage unit. Original packaging (2) Percussion caps must be stored in their original packaging. Original container (2.1) Black powder and smokeless powder must be stored in their original containers. No more than 500 g of black powder may be stored in a container. Detached dwellings (3) The maximum quantity of propellant powder that may be stored at any one time in a detached dwelling, or in a storage unit attached to a detached dwelling, is 25 kg of which no more than 10 kg may be black powder. Other dwellings — smokeless powder (4) The maximum quantity of smokeless powder that may be stored at any one time in a dwelling other than a detached dwelling, or in a storage unit attached to a dwelling other than a detached dwelling, is (a) 20 kg, if all the smokeless powder is in containers that hold no more than 1 kg; or (b) 5 kg, if any of the smokeless powder is in a container that holds more than 1 kg. Other dwellings — black powder (5) The maximum quantity of black powder that may be stored at any one time in a dwelling other than a detached dwelling, or in a storage unit attached to a dwelling other than a detached dwelling, is (a) 1 kg, with no more than 500 g of black powder per container, if the black powder is in original containers; or (b) 3 kg less any quantity that is in containers, if the black powder is in small arms cartridges or black powder cartouches. Detached storage unit (6) The maximum quantity of black powder and smokeless powder that may be stored at any one time in storage units that are not attached to a dwelling, whether in a single unit or in several, is 25 kg and 75 kg, respectively. SOR/2022-121, s. 4 SOR/2024-77, s. 84 SOR/2024-77, s. 145
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 288
Storage requirements — dwelling 288 (1) When propellant powder or percussion caps are stored in a dwelling, they must be stored away from flammable substances and sources of ignition. People not authorized by the retailer must not be given unlimited access to the propellant powder or percussion caps. Storage requirements — storage unit (2) When propellant powder or percussion caps are stored in a storage unit, (a) the storage unit must be located away from flammable substances and sources of ignition; (b) the interior of the storage unit must be kept clean and dry; (c) the storage unit must be constructed and maintained to prevent unauthorized access and to protect the contents from weather; (d) the storage unit must be attended when it is unlocked; (e) if the storage unit is a container, it must not impede exit in case of fire; (f) if the storage unit is not a container, all exits must be kept unobstructed; (g) any shelving in the storage unit must be made from a non-sparking material (for example, wood or painted metal); (h) if small arms cartridges, blank cartridges for tools, unmixed reactive targets or black powder cartouches are stored with propellant powder or percussion caps in the storage unit, they must be stored separately from one another (for example, on different shelves or separated by a wooden barrier); (i) precautions that minimize the likelihood of an ignition or fire in or near the storage unit must be taken; and (j) a sign that displays the words “Danger — Fire Hazard/ Risque d’incendie ” in letters at least 10 cm high and that prohibits smoking using letters, or a symbol, at least 10 cm high must be posted on the storage unit in a clearly visible location. (k) [Repealed, SOR/2024-77, s. 85] (l) [Repealed, SOR/2024-77, s. 85] SOR/2022-121, s. 4 SOR/2024-77, s. 85
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 289
Transfer of powder 289 A seller must not transfer propellant powder from one container to another for the purpose of sale unless they hold a licence that authorizes them to do so.
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 290
Notification of Chief Inspector 290 A retailer who does not hold a licence must, before beginning to sell propellant powder, send the Chief Inspector of Explosives a written notice that sets out their name, address, telephone number and email address and the date on which they will begin to sell. If such a retailer stops selling propellant powder, they must send the Chief Inspector a written notice to that effect as soon as the circumstances permit. SOR/2024-77, s. 86
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Maximum quantity — licensed buyer 292 (1) A seller must not sell more propellant powder or percussion caps to a licensed buyer than the buyer is authorized by their licence to store. Maximum quantity — unlicensed retailer (2) A seller must not sell more propellant powder to an unlicensed buyer than the buyer is authorized by this Division to store.
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 293
Retailer 293 A retailer may sell propellant powder or percussion caps only to a user.
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 294
Identification 294 (1) Before selling propellant powder to a buyer, the seller must require the buyer to provide their valid fireworks operator certificate — pyrotechnician or Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence issued under the Firearms Act — or, in the case of buyer buying on behalf of a public service agency, the public agency identification number assigned under paragraph 7(1)(a) of the Public Agents Firearms Regulations — as well as to establish their identity by providing (a) a piece of identification, issued by the Government of Canada or a provincial, municipal or foreign government, that bears a photograph of the buyer; or (b) two pieces of identification, each of which sets out the buyer’s name, at least one of which is issued by the Government of Canada or a provincial, municipal or foreign government and at least one of which sets out the buyer’s address. Verification of identity (2) If the buyer provides a piece of identification that bears a photograph, the seller must ensure, before selling the propellant powder, that the photograph is that of the buyer. SOR/2024-77, s. 87
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Record of sale 295 A seller must keep a record of each sale of propellant powder for two years after the date of the sale. The record must include the following information: (a) the buyer’s name and if applicable, the number of the licence issued to them under the Firearms Act ; (b) in the case of a licensed buyer, the licence number and expiry date; (b.1) the number and expiry date of the buyer’s fireworks operator certificate — pyrotechnician, if applicable; (b.2) if applicable, the name of the public service agency, the name of the buyer buying on behalf of the public service agency and the number of the buyer’s public agency identification number assigned under the Public Agents Firearms Regulations ; (c) the type and product name of the powder sold, the size of the container in which it was sold and the name of the person who obtained its authorization; (d) the quantity of powder sold under each product name; and (e) the date of the sale. SOR/2016-75, s. 39; SOR/2018-231, ss. 44(F), 45(E) SOR/2022-121, s. 4 SOR/2024-77, s. 88
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 296
Acquisition 296 A user may acquire and store propellant powder and percussion caps, whether or not they hold a licence. A user may manufacture small arms cartridges and black powder cartouches for their own personal use and may store them, whether or not they hold a licence. A user who acquires propellant powder or percussion caps or manufactures small arms cartridges or black powder cartouches must comply with this Division. SOR/2022-121, s. 4 SOR/2024-77, s. 145
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 297
Licensed user 297 (1) A user who holds a licence must store their propellant powder and black powder cartouches in the magazine specified in their licence. Separate storage (2) A user must not store propellant powder and percussion caps in the same magazine. SOR/2024-77, s. 89
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 298
Unlicensed user 298 A user who does not hold a licence must store their propellant powder, percussion caps and black powder cartouches in a dwelling or a storage unit and ensure that the requirements of sections 299 to 304 are met. SOR/2022-121, s. 4 SOR/2024-77, s. 145
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 299
Percussion caps 299 (1) Percussion caps must be stored in their original packaging. Smokeless powder (2) Smokeless powder must be stored in its original container or in small arms cartridges. Black powder (3) Black powder must be stored in its original container with no more than 500 g of black powder per container, in small arms cartridges or in black powder cartouches. SOR/2022-121, s. 4 SOR/2024-77, s. 90 SOR/2024-77, s. 145
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 300
Maximum quantity 300 The maximum quantity of propellant powder that may be stored by a user at any one time under sections 301 to 303 is reduced by the quantity of any propellant powder that the user is storing under section 375 and any quantity that they are storing under section 389.
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 301
Detached dwellings 301 The maximum quantity of propellant powder that may be stored at any one time in a detached dwelling, or in a storage unit attached to a detached dwelling, is 25 kg of which no more than 10 kg may be black powder. SOR/2022-121, s. 4
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Other dwellings — smokeless powder 302 (1) The maximum quantity of smokeless powder that may be stored at any one time in a dwelling other than a detached dwelling, or in a storage unit attached to a dwelling other than a detached dwelling, is (a) 20 kg, if all the smokeless powder is in containers that hold no more than 1 kg; or (b) 5 kg, if any of the smokeless powder is in a container that holds more than 1 kg. Other dwellings — black powder (2) The maximum quantity of black powder that may be stored at any one time in a dwelling other than a detached dwelling, or in a storage unit attached to a dwelling other than a detached dwelling, is (a) 1 kg, if the black powder is in containers; or (b) 3 kg less any quantity that is in containers, if the black powder is in small arms cartridges or black powder cartouches.
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 303
Detached storage unit 303 The maximum quantity of black powder or smokeless powder that may be stored at any one time in storage units that are not attached to a dwelling, whether in a single unit or in several, is 25 kg and 75 kg, respectively. SOR/2022-121, s. 4 SOR/2024-77, s. 91
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 304
Storage requirements — dwelling 304 (1) When propellant powder, percussion caps or black powder cartouches are stored in a dwelling, they must be stored away from flammable substances and sources of ignition. People not authorized by the user must not be given unlimited access to the propellant powder, percussion caps or black powder cartouches. Storage requirements — storage unit (2) When propellant powder, percussion caps or black powder cartouches are stored in a storage unit, (a) the storage unit must be located away from flammable substances and sources of ignition; (b) the interior of the storage unit must be kept clean and dry; (c) the storage unit must be constructed and maintained to prevent unauthorized access and to protect the contents from weather; (d) the storage unit must be attended when it is unlocked; (e) if the storage unit is a container, it must not impede exit in case of fire; (f) if the storage unit is not a container, all exits must be kept unobstructed; (g) any shelving in the storage unit must be made from a non-sparking material (for example, wood or painted metal); (h) if small arms cartridges, blank cartridges for tools or unmixed reactive targets are stored with propellant powder, percussion caps or black powder cartouches in the storage unit, they must be stored separately from one another (for example, on different shelves or separated by a wooden barrier); (i) precautions that minimize the likelihood of ignition or fire in or near the storage unit must be taken; and (j) a sign that displays the words “Danger — Fire Hazard/ Risque d’incendie ” in letters at least 10 cm high and that prohibits smoking using letters, or a symbol, at least 10 cm high must be posted on the storage unit in a clearly visible location. (k) [Repealed, SOR/2024-77, s. 92] (l) [Repealed, SOR/2024-77, s. 92] SOR/2018-231, s. 32(E) SOR/2022-121, s. 4 SOR/2024-77, s. 92
Explosives Regulations, 2013 — 305
Age 305 (1) A person who manufactures small arms cartridges or black powder cartouches must be at least 18 years old or under the supervision of a person who is at least 18 years old. Requirements (2) A person who manufactures small arms cartridges or black powder cartouches must ensure that the following requirements are met: (a) the place where the manufacturing is carried out must have a means of escape that will permit all people in the place to leave it quickly and easily in an emergency; (b) precautions that minimize the likelihood of an ignition must be taken; (c) all containers of explosives must be labelled to identify their contents and must be kept closed when not in use; (d) no more than 2 kg of smokeless powder may be within 1 m of the loading area; (e) no more than 500 g of black powder may be within 1 m of the loading area; (f) the small arms cartridges must not include an incendiary or similar military component or device; and (g) no more than 150 percussion caps may be kept in the loader mechanism of the reloading equipment. Classification of explosives (3) For the purposes of transporting small arms cartridges or black powder cartouches manufactured under this Division, the small arms cartridges are classified as UN 0012 and the black powder cartouches are classified as UN 0014. SOR/2022-121, s. 4