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Explosives Act 2012
48Directions to stop and secure handling systems
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48 Directions to stop and secure handling systems
(1) This section applies if an authorised officer reasonably believes that a handling system at an explosives location has caused, or is likely to cause, material harm.
(2) The authorised officer may direct the person apparently in charge of the handling system to stop the operation of the system and prevent it from being further operated.