Explosives Regulation 2017
sec.84Requirements about condition of explosives sold
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sec.84 Requirements about condition of explosives sold
A person who sells an explosive, other than an unrestricted firework or small arms ammunition, must— package the explosive in— its original packaging; or a package sufficiently durable to prevent the spillage of, or damage to, the explosive; and ensure the package is labelled with the correct classification code for the explosive. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. A person must not sell an explosive unless— the person is reasonably satisfied the explosive is in a safe condition for transport and use; and the explosive is sold— before the expiry of the manufacturer’s recommended shelf life for the explosive; or after the expiry of the manufacturer’s recommended shelf life for the explosive and with the written consent of the chief inspector; and the person has taken reasonable steps to ensure the explosive will function as it was designed to function. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units. (sec.84-ssec.1) A person who sells an explosive, other than an unrestricted firework or small arms ammunition, must— package the explosive in— its original packaging; or a package sufficiently durable to prevent the spillage of, or damage to, the explosive; and ensure the package is labelled with the correct classification code for the explosive. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. (sec.84-ssec.2) A person must not sell an explosive unless— the person is reasonably satisfied the explosive is in a safe condition for transport and use; and the explosive is sold— before the expiry of the manufacturer’s recommended shelf life for the explosive; or after the expiry of the manufacturer’s recommended shelf life for the explosive and with the written consent of the chief inspector; and the person has taken reasonable steps to ensure the explosive will function as it was designed to function. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.
- (a) package the explosive in— (i) its original packaging; or (ii) a package sufficiently durable to prevent the spillage of, or damage to, the explosive; and
- (i) its original packaging; or
- (ii) a package sufficiently durable to prevent the spillage of, or damage to, the explosive; and
- (b) ensure the package is labelled with the correct classification code for the explosive.
- (i) its original packaging; or
- (ii) a package sufficiently durable to prevent the spillage of, or damage to, the explosive; and
- (a) the person is reasonably satisfied the explosive is in a safe condition for transport and use; and
- (b) the explosive is sold— (i) before the expiry of the manufacturer’s recommended shelf life for the explosive; or (ii) after the expiry of the manufacturer’s recommended shelf life for the explosive and with the written consent of the chief inspector; and