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Dangerous Goods Act 1985
38Exemption of licensee where consignee etc. at fault
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38 Exemption of licensee where consignee etc. at fault
Where the holder of a licence to transport explosives contravenes this Act by reason of the wilful act, neglect or default of the consignor or consignee of the explosive or other person, or by the improper refusal of the consignee or other person to accept delivery of the explosive, the conviction of the consignor, consignee or other person shall exempt the licensee from any penalty under this Act in respect of any breach of this Act arising from the wilful act, neglect, default or improper refusal to accept delivery.