Permission to acquire explosives

What you’ll need to provide

For personal or postal communication with the Czech Mining Authority, it is necessary to have the relevant documentation in paper form, which is attached to the application.

In addition to the general requirements under the Administrative Procedure Code, the applicant shall state in the application:

• telephone number, or fax number or e-mail address,
• identification data of the supplier of explosives according to the Administrative Procedure Code and his telephone number, or fax number or electronic address,
• identification data of the explosives carrier according to the Administrative Procedure Code and his telephone number, or fax number or electronic address,
• the method of transferring or acquiring explosives and the route of transport of explosives,
• the expected date of transfer or acquisition of explosives,
• the required period of validity of the permit,
• the quantity of explosives to be authorized,
• a full description of the explosive, consisting of the UN number, classification code, trade name or designation under Annex A of the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR), the name or business name and registered office of its manufacturer and whether the explosive is marked CE, and
• purpose, place of use and place of storage of explosives.

Where to solve the service

The Czech Mining Authoritiy can be contacted by post made to its address, or by personal filing at the filing office or orally in the minutes. In certain cases (including acquisition of explosives), it is also possible to communicate via printed forms from the AIS SBS public portal. 

Contacts for the Czech Mining Authority (including address, telephones, e-mails, e-filing office, data box etc.) can be found here.  

Is the service charged when solving in person?

Yes

The fee for in person processed service

An administrative fee of CZK 500 is paid for the issuance of a permit.