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Dangerous Goods Act 1985
31BDangerous goods must be transported in safe manner
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31B Dangerous goods must be transported in safe manner
S. 31B(1) amended by No. 38/2019 s. 6.
(1) A person involved in the transport of dangerous goods (other than HCDG which do not have a UN number or explosives) by road or rail must, as far as is practicable, ensure that the dangerous goods are transported in a safe manner.
(2) An offence against subsection (1) is an indictable offence.
Note to s. 31B(2) amended by No. 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 44.9).
S. 31C inserted by No. 66/2008 s. 20.