Hazardous Material and Explosives Control Unit (HazMat)

Captain Taylor Moss

The Hazardous Material and Explosives Control Unit has the responsibility for response to and investigation of all chemical emergencies occurring within Louisiana. This unit also regulates the explosives industry.

*UPDATE – Revised applications for individual and magazine explosives licenses will be posted on July 1, 2010. Please review state explosives laws and regulations (LRS 40:1472.1 et seq and LAC 55:I.Chapter 15) for licensing eligibility and other requirements.

Louisiana Explosives Law

• Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1472.1 et seq
• Louisiana Administrative Code Title 55:I Chapter 15
• Please submit any questions concerning the laws and regulations to Gene Dunegan

Bomb Threat Information Booklet

• HTML Version
• PDF Version

License Application

• Explosives License Application Process
• Locations and Times for Louisiana Explosives Photo Licenses
• Explosives License Application
• Magazine License Application
• Investigative Packet

Please submit all State Police Explosive License Applications to:

Louisiana State Police
TESS / Explosives Control Unit
P.O. Box 66168
Baton Rouge, LA 70896

HazMat Regulations

• Louisiana Register Title 33:V, Environmental Quality: Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials

Explosives Training

• Louisiana State Police Currently Approved Explosives Training Third-Party Trainers

Frequently Asked Questions

• Explosives Frequently Asked Questions

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