40Storage of explosives

40 Storage of explosives

40 Storage of explosives

(1) A person must not store explosives unless—

(a) the person holds a licence authorising the storage, and

(b) the storage is in a secure magazine at premises approved for the licence, and

(c) the storage is for no longer than the maximum period, if any, specified in the licence for the type of explosive and the premises.

Maximum penalty—250 penalty units.

(2) Additional requirements for the storage of explosives may be imposed by licence condition.

(3) This section does not apply to a person who—

(a) holds a firearm licence, other than a person who only holds a firearm collector licence or an heirloom permit, for the storage of the following—

(i) ammunition,

(ii) percussion caps,

(iii) 12kg or less of propellant powder, or

(b) is, under this regulation, authorised to store the explosives without a licence.