# 27 CFR § 555.1: Scope of regulations

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 27 CFR § 555.1
- **Heading:** Scope of regulations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 27—Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms > CHAPTER II—BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE > SUBCHAPTER C—EXPLOSIVES > PART 555—COMMERCE IN EXPLOSIVES > Subpart A—Introduction

## Text

(a) In general. The regulations contained in this part relate to commerce in explosives and implement Title XI, Regulation of Explosives (18 U.S.C. Chapter 40; 84 Stat. 952), of the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970 (84 Stat. 922), Pub. L. 103-322 (108 Stat. 1796), Pub. L. 104-132 (110 Stat. 1214), and Pub. L. 107-296 (116 Stat. 2135).
(b) Procedural and substantive requirements. This part contains the procedural and substantive requirements relative to:
(1) The interstate or foreign commerce in explosive materials;
(2) The licensing of manufacturers and importers of, and dealers in, explosive materials;
(3) The issuance of permits;
(4) The conduct of business by licensees and operations by permittees;
(5) The storage of explosive materials;
(6) The records and reports required of licensees and permittees;
(7) Relief from disabilities under this part;
(8) Exemptions, unlawful acts, penalties, seizures, and forfeitures; and
(9) The marking of plastic explosives.
[T.D. ATF-87, 46 FR 40384, Aug. 7, 1981, as amended by T.D. ATF-363, 60 FR 17449, Apr. 6, 1995; T.D. ATF-387, 62 FR 8376, Feb. 25, 1997; ATF No. 1, 68 FR 13780, Mar. 20, 2003]

## Nearby sections

- [27 CFR § 555.1 § 555.1 Scope of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.1.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.2 § 555.2 Relation to other provisions of law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.2.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.11 § 555.11 Meaning of terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.11.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.21 § 555.21 Forms prescribed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.21.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.22 § 555.22 Alternate methods or procedures; emergency variations from requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.22.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.23 § 555.23 List of explosive materials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.23.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.24 § 555.24 Right of entry and examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.24.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.25 § 555.25 Disclosure of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.25.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.26 § 555.26 Prohibited shipment, transportation, receipt, possession, or distribution of explosive materials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.26.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.28 § 555.28 Stolen explosive materials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.28.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.29 § 555.29 Unlawful storage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.29.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.30 § 555.30 Reporting theft or loss of explosive materials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.30.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.31 § 555.31 Inspection of site accidents or fires; right of entry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.31.md)
- [27 CFR § 555.32 § 555.32 Special explosive devices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.32.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-555.1. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.