Implementing Ordinance to the Federal Explosives Legislation (Cantonal Explosives Ordinance, KSprstV) (KSprstV)

1. The Department of Justice, Security, and Health issues permits for the sale of explosives and pyrotechnic articles for commercial purposes.

2. Applications for the issuance of a sales permit as per paragraph 1 must be submitted to the Cantonal Police.

1. The Department of Finance and Municipalities shall obtain liability insurance for the canton-owned storage of explosives and pyrotechnic items.

1. The Cantonal Police enforces the Explosives Act and the Explosives Ordinance, insofar as this task has not been assigned to another authority.

1. The Swiss Accident Insurance Fund supervises businesses and companies in the area of employee protection.

2. It collaborates with the Office for Industry, Commerce, and Labor.

1. The authorities that grant permission for the detonation of pyrotechnic objects are designated by the Fire Protection Act.

**1. The Cantonal Police authorizes the use of gunpowder for the celebration of historical events or similar customs, when:**

a) the applicant possesses a certificate proving their competence in the proper use of gunpowder;

b) there is sufficient coverage for damages through accident insurance and liability insurance;

c) the local municipality has approved or agrees with the historical event or similar custom.

**2. Applications for authorization to use gunpowder for the celebration of historical events or similar customs must be submitted to the Cantonal Police at least 30 days prior to the event.**

**3. Unused gunpowder must be returned to the point of sale.**