WAC 296-52-60035
Other government entities. (1) Law
enforcement authorities. The department:
• Acknowledges the legal obligation of other law
enforcement agencies to enforce specific aspects or sections of
the Washington State Explosives Act under local ordinances and
with joint and shared authority granted by RCW 70.74.201
• Will cooperate with all other law enforcement agencies in
carrying out the intent of the Washington State Explosives Act
and chapter 296-52 WAC
(2) Local government authorities.
(a) This chapter does not prevent local jurisdictions from
adopting and administering local regulations relating to
explosives. Examples of local jurisdictions/regulations include:
• City or county government explosive ordinances
• Other government authorities such as the Washington
utilities and transportation commission, the Washington state
patrol, or Washington administrative codes.
(b) Local regulations must not diminish or replace any
regulation of this chapter.
Note:
A nonmandatory sample-blasting ordinance for local jurisdictions is included in Appendix B.