Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Regulation 2004
125Authority to store explosives
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125 Authority to store explosives (1) A person must not store an explosive unless— (a) for a licensable quantity of the explosive—the person is authorised under a storage licence to store the explosive; or (b) the storage is blasting and fireworks storage; or
(c) the storage is exempt storage. Note The following provisions apply to blasting and fireworks storage otherwise than under a storage licence: • div 2.9.6 (On-site storage by shot-firers) • s 329 (On-site storage—outdoor displays). (2) A storage licence authorises the storage of the explosive— (a) by the licensee; and (b) by the licensee, on behalf of a person who owns or controls the explosive, with the written permission of the licensee. Note 1 Storage licences are issued under the Act, ch 4 (Licences for dangerous Note 2 A person who stores an explosive without authorisation may commit an