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# Schedule 3 Dictionary
Schedule 3 Dictionary
section 3
ADG Code means the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail, as published by the Australian Government, and in force from time to time.
affected person, for Part 3A—see section 24G(1).
analyst, for Part 3A—see section 24G(1).
applicant, for an explosive, means the person who applied for authorisation of the explosive.
approved form means the form approved by the regulatory authority.
Australian Explosives Code means the Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail, as published by the Australian Government, and in force from time to time.
authorised explosive means an explosive authorised under Part 2A.
certificate of analysis, for Part 3A—see section 24G(1).
Class 1 dangerous good means a Class 1 dangerous good under the ADG Code or the Australian Explosives Code.
classification code means the code assigned to an explosive under the ADG Code, which—
> (a) comprises a combination of the number of the hazard division of the explosive under the ADG Code and the letter of the compatibility group of the explosive, and
> (b) identifies the kinds of explosive substances and articles that are compatible for transport or storage purposes.
destroy, for Part 3A—see section 24G(1).
eligible person, for Part 3A—see section 24G(1).
exercise a function includes perform a duty.
explosive includes the following—
> (a) a substance, or a thing containing a substance, manufactured or used with a view to produce—
>
> > (i) a practical effect by explosion, or
>
> > (ii) a pyrotechnic effect,
> (b) an article or substance that—
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> > (i) is classified under the ADG Code as too dangerous to transport, and
>
> > (ii) can produce an explosive or pyrotechnic effect,
> (c) a Class 1 dangerous good,
> (d) an article or substance prescribed by the regulations.
explosive precursor means the following—
> (a) security sensitive ammonium nitrate,
> (b) a thing prescribed by the regulations.
forfeited explosive, for Part 3A—see section 24G(1).
function includes power, duty and authority.
handling includes transporting, manufacturing, processing, possessing, using, preparing for use, treating, dispensing, storing, packing, selling, supplying, importing into the State from another country, rendering harmless, abandoning, destroying and disposing.
inspector means an inspector appointed under Part 4.
licence means a licence under this Act.
licence holder means the holder of a licence under this Act.
manufacture, in relation to an explosive, includes—
> (a) blending substances to make the explosive, and
> (b) breaking up the explosive, and
> (c) re-making, altering or repairing the explosive.
person entitled, for Part 3A—see section 24G(1).
premises means—
> (a) land, a building or an enclosed place, and
> (b) a portable structure.
prohibited explosive means an explosive that is not authorised under Part 2A.
register of explosives means the register kept under section 9C.
regulatory authority—see section 4.
responsible person, for a corporation, means a person nominated in accordance with the regulations to be a responsible person for the corporation.
safety management plan, for Part 3, Division 3—see section 16AA.
security clearance means a security clearance granted under Part 3.
security plan, for Part 3, Division 3—see section 16AA.
security sensitive ammonium nitrate—
> (a) includes the following—
>
> > (i) ammonium nitrate that is not a Class 1 dangerous good,
>
> > (ii) ammonium nitrate emulsions, suspensions, gels or mixtures containing more than 45% ammonium nitrate,
>
> > (iii) ammonium nitrate prescribed by the regulations for this definition, and
> (b) does not include ammonium nitrate solution.
security sensitive dangerous substance means the following—
> (a) security sensitive ammonium nitrate,
> (b) another substance prescribed by the regulations.
supply—see section 4A.
transport includes—
> (a) loading for transport, and
> (b) unloading after transport.
vehicle means the following—
> (a) a motor vehicle within the meaning of the [Road Transport Act 2013](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-018),
> (b) a unit of rolling stock within the meaning of the [Rail Safety National Law (NSW)](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2012-82a).
vessel has the same meaning as in the [Ports and Maritime Administration Act 1995](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1995-013).
**sch 3:** Ins 2023 No 23, Sch 1\[30\].