64Packaging and marking

64 Packaging and marking

64 Packaging and marking

(1) A person must not import, supply, store or transport an explosive or explosive precursor unless it is packaged and marked in accordance with—

(a) for an explosive—the Australian Explosives Code, and

(b) for an explosive precursor—the ADG Code.

Maximum penalty—250 penalty units.

(2) This section does not apply to explosives or explosive precursors that are—

(a) bulk explosives being transported in compliance with the Australian Explosives Code, or

(b) ammunition, distress signals or cartridges designed for explosive-powered tools—

(i) weighing no more than 5kg in total, and

(ii) stored or transported by a person for the person’s own use.

(3) This section does not prevent the transport of an imported explosive or explosive precursor from an airport or wharf to a place specified in a licence in order to package and mark or label the explosive or explosive precursor in accordance with the Australian Explosives Code or ADG Code.

(4) This section does not apply to storage or transport of an explosive by the following—

(a) an inspector or authorised officer carrying out the inspector’s or officer’s duties,

(b) a police officer carrying out the officer’s duties,

(c) an officer of an emergency service carrying out the officer’s duties.

(5) In this section—

emergency service has the meaning given by the Act, Schedule 2, clause 2.

s 64: Am 2025 (301), Sch 1[5].