Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

50 U.S.C. § 121 to 144

Repealed. Pub. L. 91–452, title XI, § 1106(a), Oct. 15, 1970, 84 Stat. 960

Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 83, § 140 Stat. 385Dec. 26, 1941, ch. 633, § 255 Stat. 863section 841 of Title 18Section 121, acts , ; , , defined “explosive”, “explosives”, “ingredients”, “person”, and “Director”. See , Crimes and Criminal Procedure.

Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 83, § 240 Stat. 385Dec. 26, 1941, ch. 633, § 255 Stat. 864section 842 of Title 18Section 122, acts , ; , , related to unauthorized manufacture, distribution, possession, acquisition, etc., of explosives or ingredients. See .

Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 83, § 340 Stat. 386Dec. 26, 1941, ch. 633, § 255 Stat. 864Nov. 24, 1942, ch. 64156 Stat. 1022Pub. L. 85–726, title XIV, § 140572 Stat. 808Pub. L. 89–670, § 8(f)80 Stat. 943section 845 of Title 18Section 123, acts , ; , ; , ; , , ; , , , excepted from provisions of this chapter purchase or possession of ingredients when purchased or held in small quantities and not used or intended to be used in manufacture of explosives, explosives or ingredients in transit in conformity with applicable law, explosives manufactured under authority of the United States for armed forces or the F.B.I., and arsenals, etc., owned by, or operated by or on behalf of, the United States. See .

Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 83, § 440 Stat. 386Dec. 26, 1941, ch. 633, § 255 Stat. 864section 843 of Title 18Section 124, acts , ; , , authorized a superintendent, foreman, or other duly authorized employee at a mine, quarry, or other work, when licensed, to sell or issue to any employee under him such amount of explosives or ingredients required by that employee in performance of his duties. See .

Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 83, § 240 Stat. 385Dec. 26, 1941, ch. 633, § 255 Stat. 863Section 125, acts , ; , , related to applicability of prohibitory provisions of this chapter.

Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 83, § 540 Stat. 386Dec. 26, 1941, ch. 633, § 255 Stat. 864section 843 of Title 18Section 126, acts , ; , , required licensees to keep records of disposition of explosives or ingredients. See .

Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 83, § 640 Stat. 386Dec. 26, 1941, ch. 633, § 255 Stat. 865section 843 of Title 18Section 127, acts , ; , , authorized issuance of licenses. See .

Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 83, § 740 Stat. 386Dec. 26, 1941, ch. 633, § 255 Stat. 865Section 128, acts , ; , , set forth procedure for issuance of licenses and fees for such licenses.

Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 83, § 840 Stat. 386Dec. 26, 1941, ch. 633, § 255 Stat. 865section 843 of Title 18Section 129, acts , ; , ; Ex. Ord. No. 9287, eff. , 7 F.R. 10897, provided for term of license, qualifications of applicants for licenses, and revocation of license. See .

Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 83, § 940 Stat. 386Dec. 26, 1941, ch. 633, § 255 Stat. 866section 843 of Title 18Section 130, acts , ; , , set forth contents of applications for licenses. See .

Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 83, § 1040 Stat. 387Dec. 26, 1941, ch. 633, § 255 Stat. 866section 843 of Title 18Section 131, acts , ; , , required licensee or applicant to furnish information on request of Director or his authorized representative. See .

Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 83, § 1140 Stat. 387Dec. 26, 1941, ch. 633, § 255 Stat. 867Section 132, acts , ; , , related to false representations as to required license.

Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 83, § 1240 Stat. 387Dec. 26, 1941, ch. 633, § 255 Stat. 867Section 133, acts , ; , , related to markings on manufacturing or storage premises for explosives.

act July 1, 1918, ch. 11340 Stat. 671section 844 of Title 18Section 134, , , related to cancellation of licenses for violations of law. See .

Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 83, § 1340 Stat. 388Dec. 26, 1941, ch. 633, § 255 Stat. 867Section 135, acts , ; , , related to exclusion of public from manufacturing or storage premises for explosives and discharge of firearms, etc., on such premises.

Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 83, § 1440 Stat. 388Dec. 26, 1941, ch. 633, § 255 Stat. 867Section 136, acts , ; , , authorized investigations by Director of explosions and fires involving explosives or ingredients of explosives.

Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 83, § 1540 Stat. 388Dec. 26, 1941, ch. 633, § 255 Stat. 867Section 137, acts , ; , , authorized Director to exercise authority conferred upon him by this chapter under supervision of Secretary of the Interior and cooperation of other agencies with Director in administration and enforcement of this chapter.

Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 83, § 1640 Stat. 388Dec. 26, 1941, ch. 633, § 255 Stat. 868Oct. 28, 1949, ch. 78263 Stat. 972Section 138, acts , ; , ; , title XI, § 1106(a), , authorized employment of personnel for administration of this chapter.

Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 83, § 1740 Stat. 388Dec. 26, 1941, ch. 633, § 255 Stat. 868Section 139, acts , ; , , prohibited any officer, employee, or licensing agent from divulging any information obtained in course of his duties under this chapter.

Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 83, § 1840 Stat. 388Dec. 26, 1941, ch. 633, § 255 Stat. 868section 847 of Title 18Section 140, acts , ; , , authorized Director to issue rules and regulations. See .

Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 83, § 1940 Stat. 388Dec. 26, 1941, ch. 633, § 255 Stat. 868section 844 of Title 18Section 141, acts , ; , , set forth penalties for violations of this chapter. See .

Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 83, § 2040 Stat. 388Dec. 26, 1941, ch. 633, § 255 Stat. 868Section 142, acts , ; , , provided that this chapter and regulations issued pursuant to it were to become operative only during war or national emergency.

act Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 83, § 2140 Stat. 389Section 143, , , related to agencies available for enforcement of provisions of this chapter.

act July 1, 1918, ch. 11340 Stat. 671Section 144, , , subjected platinum, iridium, and palladium and compounds thereof to provisions of this chapter.