Section 12106 Of Chapter 4. Permits From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 11. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 4.

. When required by and in amounts set forth in local ordinance, the applicant for a permit for explosives shall submit evidence that the applicant has a minimum and specified amount of funds available for the purpose of the payment of all damages to persons or property which arise from, or are caused by, the conduct of any act authorized by the permit and from which any legal judgment results. Such evidence, when required, shall be a bond issued by an authorized surety company or a public liability insurance policy or cash or other evidence of financial security acceptable to the State Fire Marshal. The minimum amount of any such bond or insurance policy shall be determined by the appropriate issuing authority. The provisions of this section do not apply to any public entity, as defined in Section 811.2 of the Government Code.