180Authority to use explosives

180 Authority to use explosives (1) A person is authorised to use an explosive, or to manufacture ANFO for immediate use, if the person— (a) holds a shot-firer licence authorising that use or manufacture; or (b) is an individual engaged (as an employee or contractor) to use the explosive, or to manufacture the ANFO, under the direct supervision of a person who holds a shot-firer licence. (2) However, a person is authorised to use an explosive only if its use is for a blasting operation in accordance with this regulation that is authorised by a blasting permit. Note 1 Shot-firer licences and blasting permits are licences issued under the Act, ch 4 (Licences for dangerous substances). Explosives are dangerous Note 2 A person who uses an explosive without authorisation may commit an