The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Cathy Wells. DIGEST Thompson (SB 129) Present law provides for the regulation of explosives by DPS&C. Proposed law retains present law and authorizes the deputy secretary or his designee to inspect all facilities for the manufacture, transportation, storage, and use of explosives of any person licensed for various explosive licenses. Present law provides requirements necessary to qualify for an explosives license. Proposed law retains present law and also requires an applicant to possess a valid U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives explosives license or permit. Effective August 1, 2014. (Adds R.S. 40:1472.3(A)(4) and (E)(2)(q))