44Holding explosives in vehicle

44 Holding explosives in vehicle

44 Holding explosives in vehicle

(1) The person in control of a vehicle being used to transport explosives must ensure the explosives are unloaded from the vehicle and stored in a secure magazine if the vehicle remains at premises for longer than—

(a) 2 consecutive business days, or

(b) if the business days are separated by a day that is not a business day—4 days.

Maximum penalty—250 penalty units.

(2) To avoid doubt, a vehicle that holds explosives—

(a) is taken to be transporting the explosives, and

(b) is subject to the relevant requirements of the Australian Explosives Code.