Explosives Regulation 2017
sec.49Children prohibited from possessing particular explosives
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sec.49 Children prohibited from possessing particular explosives
A person must not possess an explosive mentioned in section 48 (1) unless the person is an adult. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to the following explosives— an unrestricted firework; a distress signal on board a vehicle; small arms ammunition that is possessed by a person who is licensed or otherwise authorised under the Weapons Act 1990 to use a firearm that uses the ammunition. s 49 amd 2019 Act No. 7 s 313 s ch 1 pt 3 (sec.49-ssec.1) A person must not possess an explosive mentioned in section 48 (1) unless the person is an adult. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.49-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to the following explosives— an unrestricted firework; a distress signal on board a vehicle; small arms ammunition that is possessed by a person who is licensed or otherwise authorised under the Weapons Act 1990 to use a firearm that uses the ammunition.
- (a) an unrestricted firework;
- (b) a distress signal on board a vehicle;
- (c) small arms ammunition that is possessed by a person who is licensed or otherwise authorised under the Weapons Act 1990 to use a firearm that uses the ammunition.