53Directions to importers or exporters to have explosive analysed, &c.

53 Directions to importers or exporters to have explosive analysed, &c.

(1)  An authorised officer may direct a person who is or has been engaged in importing or exporting an explosive to do either or both of the following:

(a) have the explosive analysed or tested by a specified person in accordance with specified directions;

(b) allow the explosive to be inspected by an authorised officer at a specified time and place or at a time and place negotiated between the person and an authorised officer.

(2)  The Crown is not liable to pay for or contribute to the costs of an analysis or test under this section.

(3)  It is a defence in proceedings for an offence under section 54 relating to a direction under this section involving the export of an explosive if the defendant establishes that, at the relevant time, all of the explosive had been lawfully exported and none of it was available in Tasmania for testing or analysis or inspection.