37Dealing with defective explosives

37 Dealing with defective explosives

(1)  In this regulation –

defective, in relation to an explosive, has the same meaning as in regulation 36 .

(2)  This regulation applies to a person if the person knows or suspects that any explosives in the person's possession or control, including fireworks, are defective.

(3)  A person to whom this regulation applies must –

(a) do whatever can be safely and reasonably done in the circumstances to secure the suspected defective explosive; and

(b) issue warnings and do whatever else can be safely and reasonably done in the circumstances to ensure the immediate safety of persons; and

(c) do whatever can be safely and reasonably done in the circumstances to deal with any hazard and prevent or minimise any risk of material harm or serious harm occurring; and

(d) warn an authorised officer of the defect; and

(e) as soon as practicable, warn the explosives' supplier and manufacturer of the defect.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.