Any chemical compound, mixture, or device, the primary or common purpose of which is to function by explosion, i.e., with substantially instantaneous release of gas and/or heat, unless such compound, mixture, or device is otherwise specifically classified by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The term "explosives" shall include all material which is classified as Class A, Class B and Class C explosives by the Interstate Commerce Commission, and includes but is not limited to, dynamite, black powder, pellet powders, initiating explosives, blasting caps, electric blasting caps, safety fuse, fuse lighters, fuse igniters, squibs, cordeau detonant fuse, instantaneous fuse, ignitor cord, igniters, and some special fireworks. Commercial explosives are those explosives which are intended to be used in commercial or industrial operations.

Laws 1961, HB 556, p. 316, § 1-117, eff. September 1, 1961; Amended by Laws 1992, SB 587, c. 192, § 5, emerg. eff. May 11, 1992.