Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Regulation 2004
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149 Security (1) The licensee must— (a) ensure that the magazine is kept securely locked, except when it is required to be open for purposes relating to its use or management; and (b) ensure that the keys to the magazine and to the magazine area are at all times in the licensee’s custody (or in the custody of a person authorised by the licensee); and (c) if asked, give the keys to an inspector or police officer exercising a function under the Act. (2) A person commits an offence if— (a) the keys to a magazine are in the person’s custody; and
(b) an inspector or police officer exercising a function under the Act asks the person to give the keys to the inspector or officer; and (c) the person fails to give the keys to the inspector or officer. (3) A person commits an offence if— (a) the person enters a magazine or a magazine area; and (b) the person is not authorised to do so by the licensee or a person controlling or managing the magazine or area; and (c) the person is not an inspector or police officer.