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Rules for acquisition, storage and use of explosives
Official title (in Danish): Bekendtgørelse om eksplosivstoffer
In short
Reading time: 1 min- What it sets out:
- The executive order sets rules for the sale, marketing, storage, transfer, acquisition (something you receive, e.g. an inheritance or a gift) and use of class 1 explosives.
- It is prohibited to sell, market, store, transfer, acquire or use explosives without permission from the police.
- Who: The rules apply to those who sell, store, move, acquire or use class 1 explosives. Ready-loaded ammunition and pyrotechnic articles are exempt.
- When: The executive order entered into force on 1 November 2026.
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Sources and original
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Source: Retsinformation.dk
Translated from Danish · The Danish version and the original source apply.
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- Issued · 26 October 2026
- Published in the Danish Law Gazette (Lovtidende) · 31 October 2026
- In force · 1 November 2026