9Supply of explosives to minors

#### 9 Supply of explosives to minors 9 Supply of explosives to minors > > (1) Subject to subsection (2), a person must not supply an explosive to a person who is under the age of 18 years (a minor). > > > > Maximum penalty—70 penalty units. > > > (2) A person is not guilty of an offence under this section if the person satisfies the court that— > > > > > (a) the person believed on reasonable grounds that the minor concerned had attained the age of 18 years, or > > > > > (b) the minor concerned purchased or otherwise received the explosive in the course of the minor’s employment. > > **s 9:** Am 2022 No 61, Sch 1.2\[3\]; 2023 No 23, Sch 1\[7\].