Explosives Regulation 1955 (QLD)

EXPLOSIVES REGULATION 1955

Queensland Explosives Act 1999 EXPLOSIVES REGULATION 1955 Reprinted as in force at repeal (30 June 2003) (includes commenced amendments up to 2002 SL No. 122) Reprint No. 2A This reprint is prepared by the Ofﬁce of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel Warning—This reprint is not an authorised copy

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Queensland EXPLOSIVES REGULATION 1955 TABLE OF PROVISIONS Section Page PART 1—PRELIMINARY 1 Short title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 Deﬁnitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3 Meaning of “containing its own means of ignition” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 5 Classiﬁcation of explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 5A Declaration of “manufactured ﬁreworks (shop goods)”—Act, s 33 . . . . . . . 10 6 Exemptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 PART 2—ADMINISTRATION Division 1—Inspection 7 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 8 Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Division 2—Licences 9 Requirement to be licensed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 10 Licences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 11 Renewal of licences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 12 Replacement licences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 PART 3—IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION 13 Unlicensed importation or exportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 14 Prohibited and restricted explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 15 Unauthorised explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 16 Licence to import or export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 17 Requirements before importing or exporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 18 Importation or exportation contrary to notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2 Explosives Regulation 1955 19 Transferring explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 20 Temporary storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 21 Inspection certiﬁcate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 22 Responsibility for short shipments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 23 Short shipments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 PART 4—MANUFACTURE 24 Licences to manufacture explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 25 Factory rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 26 Licensed factories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 27 Manufacturing certain explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 28 Filling safety cartridges for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 PART 5—CARRIAGE OF EXPLOSIVES Division 1—Preliminary 29 Deﬁnitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 30 Classiﬁcation of explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Division 2—Carriage of explosives 31 Code to be complied with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 32 Exemption under s 7 of the Act for carriage of small quantities of certain explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 33 Packaging and labelling of unauthorised explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 34 Transparent outermost package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 35 Prescribed conditions for carriage without a licence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 36 Licence to carry explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 37 Theft or other incident involving explosives to be reported . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 38 Explosives to be carried without delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 39 Maximum quantities of explosives that may be carried . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 PART 6—STORAGE Division 1—Storage in government magazines 40 Government magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 41 Sending for storage in government magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 42 Storage in government magazines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 43 Notice of sale or transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 44 Nonpayment of storage costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

3 Explosives Regulation 1955 45 Government magazine rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Division 2—Storage in private magazines 46 Exemption under s 7 of the Act for storage of small quantities of certain explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Requirement for licence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Licensees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Application for licence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Works before licence issued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Maximum quantity in magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Licensed magazine classiﬁcations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Modes of storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Repackaging ﬁreworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Care and management of private magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Storing no more than 250 kg of division 3 of class 7 explosives . . . . . . . . . PART 7—SALE AND USE Division 1—Sale of explosives other than class 7 explosives (ﬁreworks) 57 Division 1 of class 6 explosives (ammunition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Licence to sell explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Public sale of explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Sale of more than 450 g of explosives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Division 2—Sale of class 7 explosives (ﬁreworks) 62 Application of div 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62A Sale of class 7 explosives (ﬁreworks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Division 3—Use of blasting explosives 63 Blasting explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Shotﬁrers’ licences and shotﬁrers’ (restricted) licences for blasting explosives ..................................... Division 4—Use of class 7 explosives (ﬁreworks) 65A Application of div 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65B Use of class 7 explosives (ﬁreworks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65C Shotﬁrers’ licences for class 7 explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65D Recording use of class 7 explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65E Reporting theft or shortage of class 7 explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 38 38 40 40 40 40 41 41 43 44 47 48 48 49 50 50 50 51 51 53 54 54 55 55

4 Explosives Regulation 1955 65F Reporting accidents involving class 7 explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Division 5—Permits to use explosives 66 Permits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PART 8 Division 1—Inquiries into explosions and ﬁres 67 Notice of ﬁre or explosion required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Inquiry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Division 2—Other provisions 69 Interfering with posted rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Chlorate mixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PART 9—FRUIT RIPENING 71 Use of dangerous substance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Application for fruit ripening licence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Form of application for renewal or transfer of fruit ripening licence 74 Construction and maintenance of rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Conditions under which rooms are to be operated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Safety rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Log book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCHEDULE 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EXPLOSIVES EXEMPTED FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS REGARDING CARRIAGE SCHEDULE 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EXPLOSIVES EXEMPTED FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS REGARDING STORAGE SCHEDULE 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FEES SCHEDULE 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLASSIFICATION OF EXPLOSIVES 1 Classes of explosive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Class 1 explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Class 2 explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Class 3 explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 56 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 63 63 63 64 65 66 68 68 68 68 68

5 Explosives Regulation 1955 5 Class 4 explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 6 Class 5 explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 7 Class 6 explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 8 Class 7 explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 SCHEDULE 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED EXPLOSIVES SCHEDULE 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 CLASS 7 EXPLOSIVES (FIREWORKS) TO WHICH PART 7, DIVISIONS 2 AND 4 DO NOT APPLY ENDNOTES 1 Index to endnotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 2 Date to which amendments incorporated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 3 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 4 Table of reprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 5 Tables in earlier reprints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 6 List of legislation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 7 List of annotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 8 Table of renumbered provisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

s1 7 s2 Explosives Regulation 1955 EXPLOSIVES REGULATION 1955 [as amended by all amendments that commenced on or before 30 June 2003] PART 1—PRELIMINARY 1 Short title This regulation may be cited as the Explosives Regulation 1955. 2 Deﬁnitions In this regulation— “ammunition” means a class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 explosive (other than when in a firework) enclosed in a case or device, or adapted or prepared to form any of the following— (a) a cartridge or charge for small arms, cannon, or another weapon, or for blasting; (b) a safety or other fuse for blasting or for shells; (c) a tube for ﬁring explosives; (d) a percussion cap, detonator, fog signal, shell, torpedo, war rocket or a similar device. “approved form” means a form approved by the chief executive. “chlorate mixture” means an explosive containing a chlorate and includes a chlorate preparation consisting partly of nitroglycerine or another liquid nitro compound. “danger building” means a building that contains, or usually contains— (a) an explosive; or (b) an ingredient of an explosive that is capable of forming an explosive if it is mixed with any other thing contained, or usually contained, in the building. “dangerous substance” , for part 9, means—

s2 8 s2 Explosives Regulation 1955 (a) coal gas; or (b) ethylene; or (c) acetylene; or (d) another unsaturated organic compound or substance that is claimed to have ripening or colouring properties. “detonator” means a capsule or case of a strength and construction containing a class 5 explosive in such quantity that the explosion of 1 capsule or case will cause similar capsules or cases near it to explode. “explosive of doubtful quality” , for schedule 3, means an explosive that an inspector considers does not have the composition, quality and character mentioned for the explosive in the register of explosives. “factory magazine” means any part of a factory, consisting of a building or part of a building, that contains, or usually contains— (a) an explosive made in the factory; or (b) a partly made explosive, other than gunpowder, that was made in the factory; or (c) the ingredients for an explosive, other than gunpowder, intended for use in making an explosive in the factory. “ﬁrework” includes firework composition and manufactured fireworks. “ﬁrework composition” means a chemical compound or mechanically mixed preparation of an explosive or inflammable nature used for making manufactured fireworks, not included in class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, and includes a star and a coloured fire composition. “fulminate” means a chemical compound or mechanical mixture, whether or not in class 1, 2, 3 or 4 that— (a) is suitable for use in a percussion cap or another appliance for causing detonation because of its great susceptibility to detonation; or (b) is especially dangerous because of its extreme sensitivity to explosion and great instability (its readiness to undergo decomposition). “gunpowder” includes black powder and blasting powder. “initiate” an explosive means fire, explode or ignite the explosive.

s2 9 s2 Explosives Regulation 1955 “manufactured ﬁreworks” means a class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 explosive or a firework composition, enclosed in a case or device or manufactured to form any of the following, and includes a substantially constructed and hermetically closed metal case containing not more than 450 gm of coloured firework composition of such a nature as not to be liable to spontaneous ignition— (a) a squib, cracker, serpent, rocket (other than a war rocket), maroon, lance, wheel, chinese ﬁre, roman candle, aluminium torch, magnesium torch, sparkler; (b) another article adapted for producing pyrotechnic effects or pyrotechnic or sound signal. “manufactured ﬁreworks (shop goods)” see section 5A. “nitrate mixture” means a preparation (other than gunpowder) formed by mechanically mixing a nitrate with any form of carbon or carbonaceous substance with no explosive properties, whether or not the preparation has sulphur added to it or another non-explosive substance is mechanically mixed with it. “nitro-compound” means a chemical compound with explosive properties, or capable of combining with metals to form an explosive compound, produced by the chemical action of nitric acid (whether or not mixed with sulphuric acid), or a nitrate mixed with sulphuric acid, on a carbonaceous substance, whether or not the compound is mechanically mixed with another substance. “percussion cap” does not include a detonator. “road” has the meaning given in the TransportOperations(RoadUseManagement) Act 1995. “safety fuse” means a fuse for blasting that— (a) burns and does not explode; and (b) does not contain its own means of ignition; and (c) is of a strength and construction, and contains an explosive in a quantity that the burning of the fuse will not ignite other fuses in contact with it. “the Code” means the Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail. “travel expenses” of an inspector who has to examine, test, inspect or sample explosives under the Act, for schedule 3, means—

s 3 10 s 5A Explosives Regulation 1955 (a) the cost of travel; and (b) the expenses the inspector is entitled to under the Public ServiceManagement and Employment Act 1988. 3 Meaning of “containing its own means of ignition” In this regulation, a reference to an explosive “containing its own means of ignition” means that the explosive contains, or is attached to, a thing capable of initiating the explosive by friction or percussion. 4 Fees Schedule 3 sets out the fees payable under the Act. 5 Classiﬁcation of explosives Unless otherwise stated, explosives are classiﬁed in schedule 4. 1 5A Declaration of “manufactured ﬁreworks (shop goods)”—Act, s 33 For the Act, section 33, the following explosives are declared to be manufactured ﬁreworks (shop goods)— • amorces • indoor table bombs • model rocket motors • snaps for bon bon crackers • sparklers • straitline starting pistol caps • streamer cones • toy pistol caps. 1 See section 30 (Classiﬁcation of explosives) for the classiﬁcation of explosives for part 5 (Carriage of explosives).

s 6 11 s 6 Explosives Regulation 1955 6 Exemptions (1) Subject to this section, the chief inspector may, by writing— (a) grant to a person an exemption from compliance with a provision of this regulation, other than a provision relating to the payment of fees; or (b) subject an exemption to conditions; or (c) revoke an exemption. (2) An exemption must specify— (a) the person to whom it applies; and (b) the provisions of this regulation to which it relates; and (c) any conditions to which it is subject. (3) The chief inspector may not grant an exemption to himself or herself. (4) The chief inspector must not grant to a person an exemption from compliance with a provision of this regulation unless satisfied that— (a) the person has taken action that is at least as effective in achieving the purpose of the provision as compliance with the provision; or (b) compliance with the provision is otherwise unnecessary in the person’s circumstances, having regard to the purpose of the provision. (5) This section applies in respect of a class of persons in the same way that it applies in respect of a person. (6) If the chief inspector grants an exemption to a class of persons, the chief inspector must publish a copy of the exemption in the gazette. (7) If— (a) the chief inspector grants to a person, or to a class to which a person belongs, an exemption from compliance with a provision; and (b) the person complies with any conditions to which the exemption is subject; the person is not required to comply with the provision.

s 7 12 s 9 Explosives Regulation 1955 PART 2—ADMINISTRATION Division 1—Inspection 7 Inspection Every person shipping, trans-shipping, or discharging from any vehicle or vessel, conveying in any vehicle or vessel, storing, keeping, using, or manufacturing any explosive shall, for the purpose of examination, at the request of an inspector of explosives, or any person duly authorised in writing by an inspector of explosives, open or cause to be opened at a government magazine, or any other place approved by an inspector or authorised person, any or every case or package containing explosives, and shall deliver or cause to be delivered without payment to such inspector or authorised person samples of such quantity as such inspector or authorised person may deem necessary and shall at once and without delay fasten or cause to be fastened safely and securely any package which may be so opened. 8 Samples (1) An inspector of explosives and any person authorised by an inspector of explosives for the purpose may keep and convey any sample taken for the purpose of this Act so that the amount of it does not exceed what is reasonably necessary for the purpose of enabling such inspector or authorised person to perform his or her duties under this Act. (2) It shall be kept and carried with all due precautions to prevent accident; and such inspector or authorised person shall not be liable to any penalty, punishment or forfeiture under this or any other Act for so keeping or conveying such sample. Division 2—Licences 9 Requirement to be licensed (1) A person shall not import, export, manufacture, carry or use a vehicle to carry, be in possession of, store, sell or use any explosive unless the person is licensed or permitted to do so under the provisions of the Act.

s 10 13 s 11 Explosives Regulation 1955 (2) A person shall not give away, hand over, leave unattended or abandon any explosive or conduct any dealings in explosives which are not authorised or licensed under the provisions of the Act. 10 Licences (1) All applications for licenses shall be made in duplicate to the chief inspector of explosives in the approved form and accompanied by the prescribed fee. (2) On approval of the application the licence shall be issued but the chief inspector in his or her discretion may refuse his or her approval to any application. (3) Every licence issued shall be valid only for the person to whom it is issued. (4) A licence when issued shall be granted subject to any terms and conditions specified in the Act and to any further conditions specified in the application, and in the licence and all drawings descriptions and specifications submitted with the application and which have been approved shall be deemed to be conditions of the licence and be part of it. (5) Licenses shall not be transferred except with the approval of the chief inspector of explosives and on payment of the prescribed fee. (6) An application for a shotfirer’s licence or a shotfirer’s (restricted) licence shall be accompanied by 2 passport sized photographs of the applicant. 11 Renewal of licences (1) Every licence shall terminate on 30 June next following the date of issue but may be renewed from year to year in the manner prescribed. (2) Applications for renewals of licences shall be made in the approved form and shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee. (3) Applications for renewals of licences shall be lodged with the chief inspector on or before 1 June in each year. (4) The chief inspector may in the chief inspector’s discretion grant or refuse any renewal. (5) If the chief inspector in the exercise of the chief inspector’s discretion grants a renewal of a licence the chief inspector shall—

s 12 14 s 14 Explosives Regulation 1955 (a) issue a renewal certiﬁcate in the approved form; or (b) endorse the licence accordingly. (6) When a renewal certificate has been issued in respect of any licence or a licence has been endorsed, that licence shall be deemed to be renewed, subject to the same terms and conditions as the original licence was subject, until 30 June of the year next following. 12 Replacement licences (1) Where a licence granted under this regulation has been destroyed, damaged or lost, the chief inspector of explosives may, upon application by the licensee in the approved form and payment of the prescribed fee, issue a duplicate copy of the licence to the licensee and such duplicate copy shall have effect in substitution for the licence so destroyed, damaged or lost. (2) An application for a duplicate copy of a shotfirer’s licence or a shotfirer’s (restricted) licence shall be accompanied by 2 passport sized photographs of the applicant. PART 3—IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION 13 Unlicensed importation or exportation Any explosive imported into or exported from Queensland by any person who does not hold a licence to import and export under the authority of the Act may be forfeited and destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the Minister may direct. 14 Prohibited and restricted explosives For section 17A of the Act, explosives in schedule 5 must not— (a) be brought into, or sent out of Queensland; or (b) be manufactured, kept, stored, carried, sold or used in Queensland.

s 15 15 s 17 Explosives Regulation 1955 15 Unauthorised explosives Except as provided for under section 17(2) of the Act, no person shall import into or export from Queensland any explosive which is not an authorised explosive. 16 Licence to import or export Applications for a licence to import into or export from Queensland explosives shall be made to the chief inspector of explosives, and shall contain the name in full, occupation, and address of the applicant, the class, division, and name of the explosive to be imported or exported, the place where it is intended to import or export, and the mode of transport, and be signed by the applicant. 17 Requirements before importing or exporting (1) In the case of any explosive other than explosives of division 1 of class 6 (ammunition), a person shall, before importing or bringing into Queensland or exporting from Queensland any such explosive, give notice in writing to the chief inspector of explosives and to the officer in charge of the government magazines, if the explosive is for storage in a government magazine, of the name of the explosive, the quantity of the explosive which it is desired to import or export, the place where the explosive is to be imported or exported, and the date when the explosive is expected to arrive or leave. (2) The notice shall be delivered not less than 7 days before the expected arrival into or dispatch from Queensland of the explosive. (3) In the case of any explosive of division 1 of class 6 (ammunition) other than safety cartridges, the holder of a licence shall, before importing or bringing into Queensland any such explosive, give notice in writing to the chief inspector of explosives of the name of the explosive, the quantity of the explosive which it is desired to import, the place where the explosive is to be imported, and the date when the explosive is expected to arrive, and such notice shall be delivered not less than 7 days before the expected arrival of the explosive. (4) In the case of safety cartridges of division 1 of class 6 (ammunition), the holder of a licence shall, before importing or bringing into Queensland in the first instance any such safety cartridges, submit samples of such safety cartridges to the chief inspector of explosives and obtain the approval thereof of the chief inspector of explosives.

s 18 16 s 22 Explosives Regulation 1955 (5) The holder of a licence shall also within 21 days of the end of every month furnish to the chief inspector a return showing the brand, type, and quantity of each kind of approved safety cartridge imported into the State within the preceding month. 18 Importation or exportation contrary to notice A person shall not import into or export from Queensland any explosive at any place or in any quantity other than in accordance with the information submitted when giving notice as prescribed by section 17. 19 Transferring explosives A licensee or any other person shall not transfer or cause to be transferred any explosive from the vessel or vehicle in which such explosive was imported to any other vessel or vehicle until permission has been granted for such transfer by an inspector of explosives. 20 Temporary storage Any explosive imported into Queensland and intended for export from Queensland may be temporarily stored in a government magazine under such conditions as an inspector of explosives may deem necessary for public safety; such temporary storage shall be deemed to be an importation. 21 Inspection certiﬁcate No explosive shall be cleared at the Customs House without a certiﬁcate from an inspector of explosives that the explosive has been inspected and is certiﬁed as safe for transport, storage, and use. 22 Responsibility for short shipments The Minister, the chief executive (under the TransportOperations(Marine Safety) Act 1994 ), or the chief inspector of explosives shall not be held responsible for any short shipments made through any omissions of the exporter to furnish a proper notice in writing of such shipment or for any incomplete arrangements for the same or for delivery at other than hours duly appointed of any explosive which may be short shipped.

s 23 17 s 24 Explosives Regulation 1955 23 Short shipments Any explosive short shipped may remain at a government magazine pending the arrival of another vessel; or if already delivered and the exporting vessel be not ready within 8 hours after such delivery to receive same then such explosive shall be returned to a government magazine or retained in a licensed vessel subject to the approval of an inspector of explosives at the cost of the exporter, owner, or agent, and storage may be charged at such rates as would have been levied if such explosive had not been delivered. PART 4—MANUFACTURE 24 Licences to manufacture explosives (1) Applications for a licence for the manufacture of explosives shall be made to the chief inspector of explosives, shall contain the full name and address of the applicant, and shall specify the situation, character, and construction of all buildings, mounds, and works, existing or proposed on the site of, or connected with, the factory, and such of the following matters as are applicable— (a) the nature of and the place at which each process of manufacture and each description of work is to be carried on; (b) the place at which explosives and ingredients of explosives and any articles which are inﬂammable or otherwise dangerous are to be kept; (c) the amount of explosives and ingredients thereof, wholly or partially mixed, to be allowed at any one time in any building or machine, or in any process of manufacture; (d) the maximum number of persons to be employed in each building or room; (e) any special conditions. (2) The application shall be accompanied by a plan, drawn to scale, of the proposed factory. (3) The chief inspector of explosives may refuse the application or may endorse it with or without modification of or addition to the conditions.

s 25 18 s 26 Explosives Regulation 1955 (4) On the endorsement of any application for a licence for the manufacture of explosives the applicant shall complete the factory and the arrangement thereof, in accordance with the conditions of the endorsed application and to the satisfaction of the chief inspector of explosives, before approval is granted and the licence issued. (5) For the purposes of the provisions of this part with respect to the manufacture of explosives, all buildings and places adjoining each other and occupied together shall be deemed to be the same factory, and shall accordingly be included in one licence. (6) The person who applies for and to whom a licence to manufacture explosives is issued shall be deemed to be the occupier. 25 Factory rules (1) Every occupier of a factory shall, with the sanction of the chief inspector of explosives, make special rules for the regulation of the persons managing or employed in or about such factory, with a view to securing the observance of this Act therein, and the safety and proper discipline of the said persons and the safety of the public. (2) The occupier may, and if required by the chief inspector of explosives shall, with the sanction of the chief inspector of explosives, repeal, alter, or add to any special rules made in pursuance of this section. (3) If an occupier is required by the chief inspector of explosives to make, repeal, alter, or add to any rules under this section and fails within 3 months after such requisition to comply therewith to the satisfaction of the chief inspector of explosives, the chief inspector of explosives may make, repeal, alter, or add to the special rules, and anything so done by the chief inspector of explosives shall have effect as if done by the occupier with the sanction of the chief inspector of explosives. 26 Licensed factories The following provisions shall apply to all factories licensed to manufacture explosives— (a) neither the factory nor any part thereof shall be used for any purpose whatever not in accordance with the licence; (b) the conditions of the licence shall be duly observed, and any breach of or noncompliance with any of such conditions shall be deemed to be a breach of this regulation;

s 26 19 s 26 Explosives Regulation 1955 (c) the factory and every part thereof shall be kept and maintained strictly in accordance with the licence, and no material alteration whatsoever in the factory shall be made without the written approval of the chief inspector of explosives; (d) the quantity of any explosive, or ingredients, that may be placed or stored at any time in any factory or in any part thereof shall not exceed such quantity as may be prescribed in the licence; (e) every factory magazine shall be used only for the keeping of such explosives and of such ingredients thereof as may be speciﬁed in that behalf in the licence, and of such tools or implements as are required for work connected with the keeping of such explosives and ingredients; (f) the manufacture, or keeping, or any process in, or work connected with, the manufacture or keeping of explosives, shall not be carried on except under the conditions approved by the chief inspector of explosives; (g) every building in which an explosive or any ingredient thereof which by itself is possessed of explosive properties, or which when mixed with any other ingredient or article also present in such building is capable of forming an explosive mixture or an explosive compound, is kept or present, or in the course of manufacture is liable to be, shall, unless specially exempted by the licence or by an order of the chief inspector of explosives, be deemed to be a danger building, and the interior of every such building and the ﬁttings and equipment in such building shall be so constructed as to avoid unnecessary risks and shall, so far as is reasonably practicable, be kept free from grit and otherwise clean; (h) before any repairs are effected to any part of a danger building, that part shall, so far as practicable, be cleaned under skilled supervision, and to the satisfaction of an inspector of explosives, by the removal of all explosives and ingredients thereof and by the thorough washing of such part, or by any other suitable process; and such part of the building after being so cleaned shall not be deemed to be a danger building within the meaning of this regulation until an explosive or any ingredient thereof is again taken into it; (i) there shall be constantly afﬁxed to every danger building, in such manner as to be easily read, a statement showing the maximum

s 26 20 s 26 Explosives Regulation 1955 number of persons and the maximum quantities of explosive or ingredients thereof allowed to be in the building at any one time, the distinguishing number of the building as shown in the licence, and a copy of such conditions, rules or regulations as may be required by the chief inspector of explosives to be so afﬁxed; (j) if required by the chief inspector of explosives, suitable and efﬁcient lightning conductors shall be erected and maintained on the factory or any part thereof; (k) all tools and other implements used in a danger building shall be made only of wood, or copper, or brass, or some soft metal or material, or shall be covered with some safe and suitable material, and shall be limited to the actual working requirements of the room; (l) the outer clothing of all workers engaged in any danger building shall be of woollen or other non-inﬂammable material, and due provision shall be made, by the use of suitable working clothes without pockets, suitable shoes, searching, and otherwise or by some of such means, for preventing the introduction into any danger building of any iron, steel, or grit, or other article likely to cause explosion or ﬁre; (m) wherever danger may arise from foreign matter being present with the explosive or any ingredient thereof, all ingredients to be made or mixed into explosive shall, before being so made or mixed be carefully examined, sifted, and otherwise treated for the purpose of removing therefrom, or excluding, so far as practicable, all such dangerous foreign matter; (n) no person shall smoke in any part of the factory except in such part as may be allowed by the special rules made in accordance with the provisions of section 25; (o) any person before entering the factory shall examine the person’s clothes to see that the person has no matches or other dangerous articles in the person’s pockets or about his or her person, and the occupier shall satisfy himself or herself that such examination is carefully carried out and that all persons employed in that factory are duly searched from time to time; (p) no person under the age of 18 years shall be occupied in or enter any danger building except in the presence or under the supervision of some responsible person;

s 26 21 s 26 Explosives Regulation 1955 (q) any vehicle or vessel in which explosive, or any ingredient thereof which by itself is possessed of explosive properties or which when mixed with any other ingredient or article also present in such vehicle or vessel is capable of forming an explosive mixture or an explosive compound, is conveyed from one part of a factory to any other part or to a place outside of such factory, shall, unless specially exempted by the licence or by an order of the chief inspector of explosives be constructed without any exposed iron or steel in the interior thereof, and shall be closed or otherwise properly covered over; and the explosive and ingredients shall be so conveyed with all due diligence and with such precaution and in such manner as will sufﬁciently guard against any accidental ignition or explosion; provided that so much of this regulation as applies to the exclusion of iron and steel shall not be obligatory in the case of a vehicle or vessel in which no explosive other than explosive of division 1 of class 6 (ammunition) is conveyed; (r) every ingredient in course of manufacture into explosive which by itself is possessed of explosive properties or which when mixed with any other ingredient or article also present in any working building is capable of forming an explosive mixture or an explosive compound, shall be removed with all due diligence from such working building as soon as the process connected with those ingredients which is carried on in such building is completed and all ﬁnished explosive shall with all due diligence be either removed to a factory magazine or conveyed from the factory; (s) all explosives intended for conveyance from a factory shall be packed and marked in accordance with section 31 relating to the packing of explosives; (t) no broken or defective cases or boxes containing explosive shall be admitted into a factory magazine; (u) the doors of every magazine shall be kept securely locked except at such time as explosives are being placed into such magazine or are being removed therefrom; (v) the keys of all danger buildings in connection with the factory shall remain in charge of a person duly authorised in writing by the occupier, and shall be at any time available if required by an inspector of explosives;

s 26 22 s 26 Explosives Regulation 1955 (w) on the approach of a thunderstorm the magazines and other danger buildings shall be closed and every person engaged in and about them shall be withdrawn therefrom; (x) the occupier of and every person employed in and about the factory shall take all due precaution for the prevention of accidents by ﬁre or explosion in or about such factory, and for preventing unauthorised persons having access to the factory or any part thereof or the explosives therein, and shall abstain from any act whatever which tends to cause ﬁre or explosion and is not reasonably necessary for the purpose of the work in such factory; (y) where an accident by explosion or ﬁre has occurred in and wholly or partly destroyed a factory the factory shall not be reconstructed nor shall any further supply of an explosive be put therein without the permission of the chief inspector of explosives and any explosive put therein in contravention of the section shall be deemed to be kept in an unauthorised place and the offence may be punished accordingly; however, this enactment shall not prevent the reconstruction of a factory magazine in any lawfully existing factory upon such site in the factory and with such precautions as seem reasonable to the chief inspector of explosives, due regard being had to the working of the factory and of the persons employed therein as well as to the safety of the public; (z) where an accident by explosion or ﬁre in a factory has wholly or partly destroyed any building of such factory as to which an inspector of explosives has previously to the accident sent to the occupier a notice that the building is unduly near to some building or work outside the factory, such building shall be reconstructed only upon such site in the factory and with such precautions as may seem reasonable to the chief inspector of explosives, due regard being had to the working of the factory and of the persons employed therein as well as to the safety of the public; (za) where an accident by explosion or by ﬁre in a factory has wholly or partly destroyed 2 or more buildings in such factory not more than one of such buildings shall be reconstructed except with the permission of the chief inspector of explosives; however, this enactment shall not apply to any building in a lawfully existing factory if either, both or all such buildings are incorporating

s 27 23 s 27 Explosives Regulation 1955 mills, or if as regards any other building an inspector of explosives has not previously to the accident sent to the occupier a notice that such buildings are unduly near to each other; (zb) where a building is constructed on a different site in pursuance of this section, the licence shall be submitted to the chief inspector of explosives for amendment; (zc) the reconstruction of any building in contravention of this section shall be an offence; (zd) a record shall be maintained in a strongly bound book showing the quantities of explosives manufactured, the date of manufacture, the quantity sold or used, and the date of selling or use; where the explosive was used the purpose shall also be shown together with the user’s signature. 27 Manufacturing certain explosives (1) In this section— “explosive” means— (a) a mixture formed by mixing ammonium nitrate to which has been added other non-explosive ingredients with any carbonaceous or organic substance or substances that is classiﬁed in accordance with the order in council dated 9 June 1955 and published in the Queensland Government Gazette 11 June 1955 page 762, as “Class 2—Nitrate-mixture class”; or (b) a mixture of ammonium nitrate with carbonaceous or organic substance or a mixture formed by mixing ammonium nitrate to which has been added inert substance with carbonaceous or organic substance; in either case, with or without water or metal powder provided that the metal powder shall not be added to any mixture except where a licence granted by the chief inspector under this regulation expressly authorises metal powder to be added to the mixture; or (2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(b)— (i) no carbonaceous or organic substance may be used unless it is included in schedule 1 to this section; (ii) no inert substance may be used unless it is included in schedule 2 to this section;

s 27 24 s 27 Explosives Regulation 1955 (iii) metal powder shall be as speciﬁed in schedule 3 to this section. (3) The manufacture of the explosive shall be exempt from the operation of the provisions of this Act prohibiting the manufacture of any explosive elsewhere than at a factory licensed under this Act where the explosive is manufactured— (a) under, and in accordance with the conditions of, a licence granted by the chief inspector under this regulation; and (b) otherwise in accordance with the provisions of this regulation. (4) Every licence to manufacture explosive under this regulation shall be granted subject to the following conditions— (a) the explosive shall be manufactured exclusively for use at the place speciﬁed in the licence; (b) the process of manufacture of the explosive shall be carried out by the uniform mixing of the prescribed ingredients; (c) the manufacture of the explosive shall be carried out under the direct supervision and control of a competent person appointed in writing for that purpose by the licensee; (d) the ingredients shall be kept apart until ready for manufacture and the manufacture of the explosive shall be carried out as close as practicable to the actual place where the explosive is to be used provided that— (i) subject to the design and construction of the unit having ﬁrst been approved in writing by the chief inspector, the explosive may be manufactured in a ﬁxed or demountable unit attached to a diesel powered vehicle which is equipped with suitable means (or other means approved in writing by the chief inspector are provided) for transferring the explosive directly to the actual place where the explosive is to be used; and (ii) metal powder shall not be used as an ingredient of the mixture except when added by means of a mechanical device which is an integral part of such approved unit; (e) the quantity of explosive manufactured at any time shall not exceed that required for immediate use and the explosive shall not be kept or stored unless by reason of unusual circumstances it is not possible to use the prepared mixture. It shall then be

s 27 25 s 27 Explosives Regulation 1955 marked and stored in a properly constructed and approved magazine a record shall be kept in a strongly bound book showing the quantity of explosives manufactured, the date of manufacture, the quantity used, the purpose for which it was used and the name of the person having the supervision and control of such manufacture in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (c) hereof or the name of the person using the explosive; (f) all detonators, priming cartridges, detonating fuse and other explosive shall be kept in secure receptacles at a safe distance from the explosive until immediately before being required for use; (g) no person shall smoke when manufacturing, carrying or handling the explosive; (h) no person (other than a person engaged in the manufacture, carrying or handling of the explosive) shall be within 10 m of any place where the explosive is being manufactured; (i) no naked light or ﬁre shall be permitted within 10 m of the place where the explosive is being manufactured, carried or handled; (j) tools and other articles used in the manufacture, carriage and handling of the explosive, and the footwear worn by the persons so engaged, shall be of a type approved by the chief inspector; (k) such further conditions (if any) as the chief inspector may specify in the licence. (5) However, the chief inspector may with the approval of the Minister exempt any licensee, either generally or in a particular case, from any of the foregoing conditions where the chief inspector is satisfied that such exemption is consistent with the safe manufacture, handling and use of the explosive. (6) The chief inspector may grant or refuse to grant licences under this regulation. (7) The chief inspector may at any time by notice in writing to the licensee cancel, suspend or vary any licence granted under this regulation. (8) An application for a licence under this regulation shall be in the approved form. (9) A licence under this regulation shall be in the approved form.

s 28 26 s 28 Explosives Regulation 1955 SCHEDULE 1 CARBONACEOUS SUBSTANCE (a) coal; (b) charcoal. ORGANIC SUBSTANCE (a) mineral oil with a ﬂash point of not less than 61ºC; (b) mineral oil with a ﬂash point of not less than 61ºC and an anionic surface active agent, with or without a suitable colouring agent; (c) sugar; (d) molasses. SCHEDULE 2 KIESELGUHR SCHEDULE 3 ALUMINIUM POWDER of particle size such that— (a) all particles shall pass through a B.S. 10 sieve; (b) not more than 20% shall be retained on a B.S. 36 sieve; (c) not more than 1% shall pass a B.S. 150 sieve. 28 Filling safety cartridges for sale (1) The provisions of the Act and regulations prohibiting the manufacture of explosives except in a licensed factory shall not extend to the operation of filling for sale safety cartridges for small arms. (2) The following sections shall apply to such operation— (a) no person shall, for sale, ﬁll with any explosive any safety cartridges for small arms, unless the person is in possession of a licence to store and sell explosives; (b) such ﬁlling shall be done only in a room approved in writing by the chief inspector of explosives;

s 28 27 s 28 Explosives Regulation 1955 (c) not more than 2.5 kg of explosives not contained in safety cartridges shall be in the room at any one time; (d) no exposed iron or steel shall be on the ﬂoor near the explosives or on the bench or table at which the ﬁlling of cartridges is carried on; (e) the ﬂoor, shelves, and ﬁttings of the room shall be kept clean and free from grit, and before the ﬁlling of cartridges is commenced the bench or table at which such ﬁlling is to be carried on shall be carefully swept down; (f) no work unconnected with the making of the cartridges shall be carried on in the room while such ﬁlling is being carried on; (g) no ﬁre or any artiﬁcial light, except a light of such construction, position and character as not to cause any danger of ﬁre or explosion, shall be in the room while such ﬁlling is being carried on; (h) no matches or any substance or article likely to be a source of danger shall be permitted in the room while such ﬁlling is being carried on; (i) every person employed in ﬁlling cartridges shall wear outer clothing of woollen or other non-inﬂammable material made without pockets; (j) the wearing of ordinary clothing of woollen or other non-inﬂammable material with all pockets removed or sewn up shall be deemed to be sufﬁcient compliance with this condition; (k) the wearing of clothing, whether as an outer or under garment, which is liable to acquire high charges of static electricity shall not be permitted; (l) suitable shoes, without iron or steel nails, shall be worn by every person in the room while such ﬁlling is being carried on; (m) any process involving pressure shall be conducted with great care and in such manner as to avoid jerking or concussion; (n) no ﬁnished cartridges, beyond the quantity at hand in the immediate course of preparation, shall be allowed to remain on or in close proximity to the bench or table at which they were ﬁlled;

s 29 28 s 31 Explosives Regulation 1955 (o) no person under the age of 18 years shall be employed in or allowed to enter the room except under the supervision of some responsible person; (p) articles of a highly inﬂammable nature, or which are liable to cause ﬁre or explosion, shall not be stored in close proximity to the room; (q) an inspector of explosives may at any time stop the ﬁlling of small-arm cartridges by any licensed person provided the inspector of explosives deems such stoppage necessary in the interest of public safety, or may, in the said interest direct the licensee to alter or amend the process of ﬁlling in such manner as such inspector may require. PART 5—CARRIAGE OF EXPLOSIVES Division 1—Preliminary 29 Deﬁnitions In this part— “carry” an explosive means transport the explosive in a vehicle or a vessel. “licence” means a licence issued under the Act to carry explosives. 30 Classiﬁcation of explosives In this part, a reference to the class or division of a class relating to an explosive is a reference to the classiﬁcation of the explosive determined under section 2 of the Code. Division 2—Carriage of explosives 31 Code to be complied with Subject to this part, a person must—

s 32 29 s 33 Explosives Regulation 1955 (a) comply with section 8 of the Code; and (b) comply with any other provision of the Code so far as it is a requirement of section 8 of the Code to do so. 32 Exemption under s 7 of the Act for carriage of small quantities of certain explosives (1) Subject to subsection (2), explosives of a type, and not exceeding the relevant quantity, set out in schedule 1 are exempted from the operation of— (a) part 5 of the Act; and (b) this division, other than this section. (2) Subsection (1) applies to explosives being carried by a person only if the person ensures that this section is complied with in relation to the explosives. (3) The explosives must be packaged and labelled in compliance with the Code. (4) The explosives must be accompanied by a shipping document that complies with section 4.2 of the Code, unless the person carrying the explosives has bought them for the person’s own use and not for resale. (5) The explosives must be segregated in compliance with section 7.3 of the Code. (6) While the explosives are carried— (a) the explosives must be securely stored in an enclosed part of the vehicle or vessel; and (b) all necessary precautions must be taken to ensure that the explosives are not stolen or initiated; and (c) except in the case of explosives of class 1.4S—the vehicle or vessel must not carry any passengers for hire or reward. (7) The explosives must be transported without any unnecessary delay. 33 Packaging and labelling of unauthorised explosives (1) A person must not carry an unauthorised explosive unless it is packaged and labelled in compliance with a direction of the chief inspector.

s 34 30 s 36 Explosives Regulation 1955 (2) Subject to subsection (1), a person is not required to comply with the Code in relation to the packaging and labelling of an unauthorised explosive. 34 Transparent outermost package A person does not contravene section 31 2 in respect of labelling required by the Code to be on the outermost package if the required labelling is clearly visible through the outermost package. 35 Prescribed conditions for carriage without a licence (1) For the purpose of section 23 of the Act— (a) the prescribed maximum weight for any type of explosive is 50 kg; and (b) the prescribed manner and conditions for carrying the explosive are in compliance with this regulation. (2) For the purpose of section 23 of the Act— (a) the prescribed maximum weight for any type of explosive is 50 kg; and (b) the prescribed purpose for which the explosive is intended for use is a purpose for which the explosive was designed; and (c) the prescribed manner and conditions for carrying the explosive are in compliance with this regulation. 36 Licence to carry explosives (1) The form prescribed under section 11(2) of the Act for an application for a licence to carry explosives is the approved form. (2) Subject to the Act, a licence authorises the person to whom it is issued, and any employee of that person, to carry explosives only— (a) of the type and in the quantity speciﬁed on the licence; and (b) in the vehicle or vessel speciﬁed on the licence. 2 Section 31 (Code to be complied with)

s 37 31 s 39 Explosives Regulation 1955 (3) A person carrying explosives under a licence must have the licence, or a copy of a licence, in the vehicle or vessel. 37 Theft or other incident involving explosives to be reported (1) This section applies to a person while carrying an explosive under a licence. (2) If the explosive is stolen or otherwise goes missing, the person must immediately— (a) report the incident to the police; and (b) give to the chief inspector full details of the incident and of the action being taken to recover the stolen or missing explosive. (3) If there is— (a) a ﬁre or explosion; or (b) an accident or breakdown involving the vehicle or vessel carrying the explosive; or (c) a leakage or other escape of the explosive from the vehicle or vessel; the person must immediately give to the chief inspector full details of the incident. 38 Explosives to be carried without delay A person carrying explosives must ensure they are transported without any unnecessary delay. 39 Maximum quantities of explosives that may be carried (1) In this section— “excess quantity” means a quantity greater than the quantity permitted under section 7.4 of the Code. (2) A person must not carry an excess quantity of explosives other than in compliance with written approval given by the chief inspector. (3) An application for approval must contain— (a) the applicant’s name and address; and

s 40 32 s 41 Explosives Regulation 1955 (b) the classiﬁcation, type and quantity of explosives to be carried in an excess quantity; and (c) a description of the vehicle or vessel to be used; and (d) the route to be followed; and (e) the intended date of travel. (4) The chief inspector may grant the approval only if satisfied that it would be safe in all the circumstances to allow the proposed carriage. (5) The chief inspector may subject an approval to such conditions as the chief inspector considers necessary, having regard to all of the circumstances of the proposed carriage. PART 6—STORAGE Division 1—Storage in government magazines 40 Government magazines The following magazines have been appointed government magazines in accordance with section 28 of the Act— • Helidon • Bajool • Brookhill • Queerah. 41 Sending for storage in government magazines No person shall send or convey explosives for storage in a government magazine unless notice has been previously given in writing to the ofﬁcer-in-charge of the government magazine.

s 42 33 s 44 Explosives Regulation 1955 42 Storage in government magazines (1) The chief inspector of explosives may demand the payment of storage rent and other charges authorised by the Act and regulations before any explosive is released from a government magazine. (2) Every person desiring to convey explosives from a government magazine must give sufficient notice to the officer-in-charge accompanied (if required) by the housing certificate and particulars of the explosives, the quantity required, the name of the consignee, and the place of consignment and mode of transit, and must depute a trustworthy and sober person who shall be under the orders of the magazine keeper, to assist in the delivery and give the necessary receipt for the same. (3) Any explosive stored or kept in a government magazine, or in a magazine erected by a private person on an area of land which is a government magazine and any explosive stored or kept on such an area of land shall be stored or kept at the risk of the owner of that explosive, and the chief inspector of explosives shall not nor shall any inspector of explosives or any magazine keeper be liable for any loss, miscarriage or damage or in respect of any explosive stored or kept as aforesaid and whether arising out of any negligence on the part of them or any of them or from any other cause whatsoever. 43 Notice of sale or transfer In case any importer or proprietor of any explosive shall at any time whilst it shall be deposited in a government magazine in manner aforesaid, sell or transfer the whole or any part of the same to any other person such sale or transfer shall be immediately reported in writing to the ofﬁcer-in-charge of the magazine, and a certiﬁcate of such sale or transfer from the importer or proprietor shall also be produced to the said ofﬁcer in order that the same may be duly registered, and in case of failure thereof the said ofﬁcer may refuse to deliver up such explosive. 44 Nonpayment of storage costs If the storage rent due upon, and all other charges and expenses incurred in respect of, any explosive in any government magazine be not paid before the expiration of 1 year after such explosive has been deposited, or within 60 days after demand shall be made by the ofﬁcer-in-charge of such magazine, such ofﬁcer may cause such explosive, or so much thereof as may appear to be necessary to satisfy all such storage rent and other

s 45 34 s 45 Explosives Regulation 1955 charges and expenses, to be sold by public auction, after having been advertised for 1 week in the gazette and in 1 newspaper circulating in the locality; and the proceeds thereof shall be applied ﬁrst to the payment of such storage rent and all other charges and expenses as aforesaid, and the surplus (if any) shall be paid to the importer or proprietor or other person duly authorised to receive the same. 45 Government magazine rules (1) This section applies to a government magazine. (2) It shall be the duty of the magazine keeper to— (a) remain at the magazine during working hours and on no account to leave it unless on duty elsewhere or with the permission of the chief inspector of explosives or an inspector of explosives; (b) superintend the receipt, issue, storage, sampling, examination and repacking of explosives; (c) keep a daily journal of all such transactions, and a ledger showing particulars of all explosives stored in the magazine and the receipt and issue thereof; (d) maintain the magazine reserve and all buildings, tools and plant under the magazine keeper’s care in good order; (e) see that the provisions of the Act and regulations thereunder, in so far as they apply, are strictly observed; (f) report weekly to the chief inspector of explosives on all details relating to the magazine keeper’s position; (g) issue explosives in sequence according to date of manufacture. (3) The ordinary work at magazines shall be carried out between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. or such other hours as may be approved and the magazine keeper shall so arrange that the working hours shall not exceed the equivalent of 40 hours per week; but to facilitate the loading or unloading of explosives the hours may be extended from sunrise to sunset, provided that the persons so desiring that extension shall pay such overtime as the chief inspector of explosives may direct. (4) No person other than an inspector of explosives shall be admitted within the proclaimed precincts of a government magazine except with the authority of the chief inspector of explosives, and when so admitted shall

s 45 35 s 45 Explosives Regulation 1955 be attended by an inspector of explosives or magazine keeper, who shall be responsible that all necessary precautions are observed. (5) No person shall enter a magazine unless the person is wearing the special magazine shoes provided for the purpose. (6) No person shall enter a magazine or its precincts carrying or having about his or her person any fire, light, matches, grit, iron, steel or other article liable to cause explosion or fire. (7) Every person about to enter a magazine shall either himself or herself examine his or her clothing, or, if required, shall submit himself or herself to examination to ensure observance of this rule. (8) No person shall smoke in or about any magazine. (9) No person while intoxicated shall be permitted to enter a magazine or remain within its precincts and no intoxicating liquor shall be taken into a magazine. (10) Every magazine shall be kept scrupulously clean and dry and free of gravel, sand and grit. (11) Magazines shall be regularly aired, but always with due regard to the state of the atmosphere. (12) They must not be aired or kept open longer than is absolutely necessary in wet or damp weather. (13) The magazine temperature is to be noted daily and every time it is opened, and a record of such readings sent weekly to the chief inspector of explosives. (14) Every magazine shall be effectively protected from grass fires and, to this end, a space of at least 10 m wide all round the magazine shall be kept clear of grass and bush, and no inflammable material shall be left within the area that is required to be clear of grass and bush. (15) No explosive shall be received into or issued from any government magazine without the authority of an inspector of explosives or magazine keeper and every receipt or delivery of explosives shall be undertaken and completed in the presence of an inspector of explosives or magazine keeper. (16) The chief inspector of explosives shall forward at least biannually to each owner a statement of stock stored on the owner’s behalf in the government magazines.

s 45 36 s 45 Explosives Regulation 1955 (17) It shall be the duty of each owner to advise the chief inspector of explosives in writing whether or not this statement of stock agrees with the owner’s records. (18) Before any package of explosives is taken into a magazine, the magazine keeper must satisfy himself or herself that it is in sound condition and free from any exposed iron, steel, dirt, grit, trace of explosive, or other dangerous or objectionable substance. (19) Every package containing a compound of nitroglycerine should, before being received into the magazine, be examined to ascertain whether it is free of any oily stain caused by exudation from the package or absorbed from another case. (20) Should any package be found so stained, it is to be carefully handled and removed forthwith from the magazine and isolated, and notice of its condition at once sent to the chief inspector of explosives. (21) Every such package is to be opened at a safe distance from the magazine and any repacking of such explosive shall be carried out under the supervision of an inspector of explosives. (22) No damaged or deteriorated explosive is to be destroyed without the authority of the chief inspector of explosives and no explosive is to be destroyed except under the supervision of an inspector of explosives. (23) No explosives contained in an open package shall be allowed in a magazine. (24) Packages of explosives shall not be opened or closed in a magazine. (25) Every package of explosives shall be carefully carried or passed by hand from place to place, and on no account shall any package be thrown, slid or rolled. (26) Packages or cases shall be received into and removed from the magazine only 1 at a time. (27) However, where it is safe for the handling of explosives, hand barrows and trolleys constructed of non-sparking materials and the use of rollers fabricated as a set and made of such material that no hazard is introduced by its use may be used. (28) In addition, the safe working capacity of the hand barrow and trolley is not exceeded nor shall the stack of cases on the rollers exceed 1 case in height.

s 45 37 s 45 Explosives Regulation 1955 (29) Cases of explosives shall not be stored more than 6 cases high, not less than 150 mm from the wall, and spaces should be left between the cases to facilitate free circulation of air. (30) Grades and batches should be kept as much as possible together. (31) Nitro-compound explosives must never be exposed to the direct rays of the sun. (32) On the approach of a thunderstorm the receipt, delivery, examination, loading or unloading of explosives shall cease at once and the magazine shall be immediately closed. (33) All tools or implements used in the opening, closing or removal of any package containing explosives shall be made only of copper, brass, bronze or wood. (34) Cases shall be removed only 1 at a time from the magazine. (35) Care shall be taken to ensure that no dirt, grit or other objectionable material comes in contact with the case or its contents. (36) Cases shall not be opened in the storage chamber of any magazine, but may be opened singly either in the vestibule or outside the magazine. (37) Sampling of explosives stored or kept in government magazines shall be at the discretion of the chief inspector of explosives. (38) If any explosives are sampled then, after sampling, the case shall be closed and marked with the official stamping stamp, the initials of the person sampling, and the date before returning to the magazine. (39) The gross weight of explosives samples forwarded in any one case shall not exceed 25 kg. (40) Every case of explosives samples shall bear the word ‘Explosives’ in large red letters in at least 2 positions on the case. (41) Every person entering the detonator-room shall wear the shoes provided for the purpose. (42) The floor and bench shall be swept clean before any work is commenced, and shall be swept clean on completion of work. (43) A package containing detonators shall not be opened. (44) Detonators not exceeding 1 000 in number may be packed in a single outer case, clean wood shavings or sawdust being used to prevent movement within the case.

s 46 38 s 47 Explosives Regulation 1955 (45) Electric detonators not exceeding 1 000 in number may be packed in packets in a single outer case. (46) Only an approved screwdriver shall be used for the opening and closing of cases. (47) Special care shall be taken to ensure that packages of detonators are at all times carefully handled. (48) Throughout all process of repacking, the use of force or pressure must be avoided. Division 2—Storage in private magazines 46 Exemption under s 7 of the Act for storage of small quantities of certain explosives (1) Subject to subsection (2), explosives of a type, and not exceeding the relevant quantity, set out in schedule 2 are exempted from the operation of— (a) part 6 of the Act; and (b) this division, other than this section. (2) Subsection (1) applies to explosives being stored by a person only if the person ensures that this section is complied with in relation to the explosives. (3) Explosives of division 1 of class 6 (ammunition) must be stored in a secure, dry, safe place. (4) Explosives of division 3 of class 7 (fireworks) must be stored in compliance with section 56. (5) Due precautions must be taken to prevent theft of the explosives or accidents by fire or explosion. (6) No explosives other than the explosives exempted under this section may be stored at the place. 47 Requirement for licence (1) Except as otherwise provided for in section 46 of these regulations, no person shall have or keep in his or her possession at any one time on any

s 47 39 s 47 Explosives Regulation 1955 premises, any explosive unless the person holds a licence for a magazine for the storage of that explosive. (2) This section shall not apply where explosives of the kinds not exceeding the respective quantities set out hereunder are had or kept by any person on any premises for the person’s private use and not for sale, vis— gunpowder or small arms explosives class 2 and class 3. . . .5 kg explosives class 2 and class 3 for blasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 kg detonators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 in number detonating fuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 m in length (3) A person who has or keeps in his or her possession any explosive under and in accordance with subsection (2) shall keep that explosive— (a) in a secure, dry place that is inaccessible to the public; (b) away from any inﬂammable substance; but (c) shall not in any case keep that explosive for a longer period than 3 months commencing on the day after the date of the purchase thereof by the person. (4) However, a person who is a bona fide farmer substantially engaged in that pursuit may have and keep on the person’s farm property for the person’s own use and not for sale explosives of the kinds not exceeding the respective quantities set out hereunder, vis— (a) explosives class 2 and class 3 for blasting . . . . . . . 25 kg (b) gunpowder for use in a timber splitting gun . . . . . 25 kg (c) anti hail rockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 kg (d) detonators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 in number (e) detonating fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 m in length. (5) A person being a bona fide farmer as aforesaid who has or keeps any explosive under and in accordance with subsection (4) shall keep that explosive— (a) in a secure, dry place at least 50 m from any human habitation; (b) away from any inﬂammable substance; but

s 48 40 s 51 Explosives Regulation 1955 (c) in the case of explosives class 2 and class 3 shall not keep that explosive for a period longer than 3 months commencing on the day after the date of the purchase thereof by the person. 48 Licensees The person to whom a licence for a magazine for the storage of explosives has been issued shall be called the licensee and the licensee shall be deemed to be the magazine keeper. 49 Application for licence Applications for a licence for a magazine to store explosives including any annex for the storage of detonators shall be made in duplicate to the chief inspector of explosives in the approved form, shall be signed by the applicant and shall contain the name in full of the applicant, the applicant’s occupation and full address, the kinds of explosives to be stored, the maximum quantity of each kind to be stored, the local government area in which the magazine and any annex will be situated and the actual location of the magazine and any annex and shall include a plan drawn to scale of the proposed site showing the position of the magazine and any annex, mounds or works in relation to any railway, road, river, public place, private dwelling, store or other structure and a plan drawn to scale of the magazine, and any annex. 50 Works before licence issued On endorsement of an application for a licence for a magazine for the storage of explosives by the chief inspector of explosives, the applicant shall erect the magazine and any annex, mounds or works in accordance with the plan and conditions of the endorsed application and to the satisfaction of the chief inspector of explosives before approval is granted and the licence issued. 51 Maximum quantity in magazines The maximum quantity of any explosive which may be kept at any place is the quantity speciﬁed in the magazine licence and all explosives except those deﬁned under— (a) division 1 of class 6 (ammunition); or

s 52 41 s 53 Explosives Regulation 1955 (b) division 2 of class 7 (ﬁreworks) where the total quantity does not exceed 1.5 kg net explosives content; or (c) division 3 of class 7 (ﬁreworks) where the total quantity does not exceed 250 kg; shall be kept in a licensed magazine. 52 Licensed magazine classiﬁcations Licensed magazines shall be classiﬁed under the following categories— (a) where the total quantity of explosives stored does not exceed 100 kg—category I. retail magazines; (b) where the total quantity of explosives stored exceeds 100 kg but does not exceed 250 kg—category II. bulk magazines; (c) where the total quantity of explosives stored exceeds 250 kg—category III. bulk magazines; (d) where the explosives stored belong solely to division 3 of class 7 (ﬁreworks) and exceeds 250 kg—category IV. ﬁreworks magazine. 53 Modes of storage (1) As regards category I. retail magazines, the explosives may be stored in either of the following modes— (a) mode 1— (i) in a substantially constructed building detached from a dwelling house and at a safe distance therefrom and from any road, railway, waterway or public place; (ii) the building shall be weatherproof, secured at all times against access by unauthorised persons, protected externally with tar, bitumen or paint, screened from the sun if so directed by an inspector of explosives; (iii) it shall be used exclusively for the storage of explosives provided that if detonators are stored in the same building they shall not exceed 2 000 in number and shall be kept in a separate receptacle situated at least 10 m horizontally from the other explosive in the building;

s 53 42 s 53 Explosives Regulation 1955 (iv) there shall be painted conspicuously on the door of the building the word ‘Explosives’ in red paint on a white background and on the door of the detonator receptacle the word ‘Detonators’ in red paint on a white background; (b) mode 2— (i) in a receptacle exclusively appropriated for the keeping of only one kind of explosive and placed inside any building which is not itself qualiﬁed for the keeping of explosives in mode 1 provided that where detonators are stored in the same building the number shall not exceed 2 000 and shall be stored in a separate receptacle placed at least 10 m horizontally from any other receptacle containing explosives; (ii) every receptacle shall be secured at all times against access by unauthorised persons and shall be placed in a safe part of the building away from goods of an inﬂammable or dangerous nature and close to an exterior door where it will be readily accessible and easily removed from the building in case of ﬁre. (iii) the lid and door of the receptacle shall have copper or brass hinges and fastenings and there shall be no exposed iron or steel within the receptacle; (iv) the word ‘Explosives’ shall be painted conspicuously on the door of the building in which any receptacle is placed and on the exterior of any receptacle containing blasting explosives the word ‘Explosives’ and on the exterior of any receptacle containing detonators the word ‘Detonators’. (2) As regards categories II. and III. bulk magazines the magazine shall be a substantially constructed building at a safe distance from any dwelling house, hospital, railway, waterway, road, public place, public hall or other building where persons are accustomed to assemble, store, workshop or other building where people are employed. (3) The building and any annex used as a magazine for the storage of explosive shall be protected externally with tar, bitumen or paint and if so directed by an inspector of explosives shall be provided with an approved sun screen.

s 54 43 s 54 Explosives Regulation 1955 (4) The interior shall be close lined throughout with wood or other approved material and shall have a close joined wooden floor covered with linoleum or bitumen based floor covering. (5) There shall not be any exposed iron or steel inside the magazine and it shall be waterproof. (6) A substantial wooden door faced externally with iron and having nonferrous metal or heavily galvanised iron hinges whose screws are inaccessible from the exterior shall be securely fixed to each building. (7) The door shall be provided with a substantial lock and the words ‘Explosives’ or ‘Detonators’ as the case may be, shall be painted conspicuously in red on a white background on the exterior of the door and any annex. (8) The interior dimensions shall be such as to permit a sufficient free air space between the explosive in the magazine and the sides when the magazine is carrying its maximum licensed capacity. (9) As regards category IV. fireworks magazines, the magazine shall be a substantially constructed building of concrete, brick or galvanised iron, either detached on all sides, or if attached the dividing walls between the magazine and other part of the building shall be of brick or concrete throughout or alternatively the magazine if within a building shall be a room substantially constructed of brick or concrete fitted with a self-closing fire proof door. (10) The magazine shall have a close joined wooden, brick or concrete floor covered with linoleum or bitumen based floor covering. (11) The door shall be fitted with a substantial lock and the words, ‘No smoking, Fireworks, Explosives’ shall be painted conspicuously in red on a white background on the outside of the door. (12) Windows shall be on external walls only, glazed with wire-obscured glass and protected with substantial wire gauze. (13) Electric light fittings shall be of a design approved for hazardous industry and there shall be provided, in addition to an ample water supply, 2 soda ash fire extinguishers sited on either side of the door externally. 54 Repackaging ﬁreworks (1) Where in connection with any fireworks magazine fireworks are repacked this shall be done in a separate room within the magazine or in an approved place outside the magazine.

s 55 44 s 55 Explosives Regulation 1955 (2) An ample supply of water and a soda ash fire extinguisher shall be available at all times during operations. (3) The maximum quantity of fireworks allowable in the packing room at any one time is 250 kg. 55 Care and management of private magazines (1) This section applies to a private magazine. (2) The magazine and every part thereof shall be maintained in accordance with the licence and no material alteration whatsoever shall be made except with the approval of the chief inspector of explosives. (3) The interior of the magazine and any annex including the shelves and other fittings shall be kept free from grit and otherwise clean and dry. (4) The magazine and any annex shall be used exclusively for the keeping of such explosives as may be specified in the licence together with approved tools and the quantity of each such explosive shall not at any time exceed the maximum permitted for such explosive on the licence. (5) Only wooden or nonferrous tools shall be used for opening or closing the cases of explosives. (6) Every magazine and any annex shall be kept in sound condition and before any repairs are done all explosives shall be removed from the magazine and any annex. (7) No person shall smoke in any part of the magazine or in any annex or in the vicinity thereof and no person under the influence of alcohol shall be permitted to enter the magazine or any annex or frequent its vicinity. (8) No person under the age of 18 years shall be employed in connection with any magazine or annex. (9) The magazine and any annex shall always be kept securely locked except for the purpose of receiving into or issuing therefrom explosives or for purposes necessary in the conduct thereof. (10) The keys shall be in charge of the magazine keeper who shall be responsible for the care and management of the magazine and any annex. (11) In the conduct of the magazine and any annex there shall be kept a magazine book in the approved form in which shall be recorded against the date, the kind, quantity and markings on the outer package of all explosives received into the magazine or annex and against the date, the kind and

86 Explosives Regulation 1955 Sale of class 7 explosives (ﬁreworks) s 62A ins 1998 SL No. 235 s 12 Division 3—Use of blasting explosives div hdg sub 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(1) sch 1; 1998 SL No. 235 s 13 Blasting explosives prov hdg ins 1995 SL No. 302 s 11(1) s 63 amd reg pubd gaz 3 September 1960 p 56; 30 January 1965 pp 333–4; 4 September 1965 p 60; 25 December 1976 pp 1856–9; 9 July 1977 p 1419; 17 March 1979 pp 1013–4; 1995 SL No. 302 s 11(2) Fireworks in public places s 64 ins 1995 SL No. 302 s 12 om 1998 SL No. 235 s 14 Shotﬁrer’s licences and shotﬁrer’s (restricted) licences for blasting explosives prov hdg ins 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(1) sch 1 sub 1998 SL No. 235 s 16(1) s 65 ins reg pubd gaz 17 March 1979 pp 1013–4 amd reg pubd gaz 21 June 1980 p 1516; 7 February 1981 p 367; 1998 SL No. 235 s 16(2) Division 4—Use of class 7 explosives (ﬁreworks) div hdg prev div 4 hdg sub 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(1) sch 1 om 1998 SL No. 235 s 15 pres div 4 hdg ins 1998 SL No. 235 s 17 Application of div 4 s 65A ins 1998 SL No. 235 s 17 Use of class 7 explosives (ﬁreworks) s 65B ins 1998 SL No. 235 s 17 Shotﬁrers’ licences for class 7 explosives s 65C ins 1998 SL No. 235 s 17 Recording use of class 7 explosives s 65D ins 1998 SL No. 235 s 17 Reporting theft or shortage of class 7 explosives s 65E ins 1998 SL No. 235 s 17 Reporting accidents involving class 7 explosives s 65F ins 1998 SL No. 235 s 17 Division 5—Permits to use explosives div hdg sub 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(1) sch 1 Permits prov hdg s 66 ins 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(1) sch 1 ins reg pubd gaz 17 March 1979 pp 1013–4 amd 1993 SL No. 154 s 2 sch; 1998 SL No. 235 s 18

87 Explosives Regulation 1955 PART 8 Division 1—Inquiries into explosions and ﬁres div hdg sub 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(1) sch 1 Notice of ﬁre or explosion required prov hdg pres s 67 prov hdg ins 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(1) sch 1 s 67 prev s 67 amd reg pubd gaz 2 June 1962 p 545; 15 December 1962 p 1473; 15 September 1973 pp 287–8; 22 November 1975 p 1180; 25 December 1976 pp 1856–9; 17 March 1979 pp 1013–4; 13 December 1986 pp 2171–5 om 1993 SL No. 154 s 2 sch pres s 67 amd reg pubd gaz 25 December 1976 pp 1856–9 Inquiry prov hdg ins 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(1) sch 1 s 68 amd reg pubd gaz 25 December 1976 pp 1856–9 Division 2—Other provisions div hdg sub 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(1) sch 1 Interfering with posted rules s 69 amd reg pubd gaz 25 December 1976 pp 1856–9 sub 1995 SL No. 302 s 13 Chlorate mixtures prov hdg ins 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(1) sch 1 s 70 ins reg pubd gaz 10 October 1959 p 894 PART 9—FRUIT RIPENING pt hdg ins 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(1) sch 1 Use of dangerous substance s 71 amd 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(2) sch 2 (prev reg pubd gaz 11 June 1955 pp 797–8 s 3) reloc 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(2) sch 2 Application for fruit ripening licence s 72 amd 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(2) sch 2 (prev reg pubd gaz 11 June 1955 pp 797–8 s 4) reloc 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(2) sch 2 Form of application for renewal or transfer of fruit ripening licence s 73 amd 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(2) sch 2 (prev reg pubd gaz 11 June 1955 pp 797–8 s 5) reloc 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(2) sch 2 Construction and maintenance of rooms s 74 amd reg pubd 14 July 1956 p 1339; 15 September 1973 p 287; 6 February 1982 p 423; 15 February 1986 p 611; 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(2) sch 2 (prev reg pubd gaz 11 June 1955 pp 797–8 s 6) reloc 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(2) sch 2 Conditions under which rooms are to be operated s 75 amd reg pubd gaz 25 January 1958 p 320; 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(2) sch 2 (prev reg pubd gaz 11 June 1955 pp 797–8 s 7) reloc 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(2) sch 2

88 Explosives Regulation 1955 Safety rules s 76 amd 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(2) sch 2 (prev reg pubd gaz 11 June 1955 pp 797–8 s 8) reloc 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(2) sch 2 Log book s 77 prev s 77 ins 1995 SL No. 302 s 14 om R1 (see RA s 37) pres s 77 amd 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(2) sch 2 (prev reg pubd gaz 11 June 1955 pp 797–8 s 9) reloc 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(2) sch 2 Exceptions s 78 (prev reg pubd gaz 11 June 1955 pp 797–8 s 11(i)) reloc 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(2) sch 2 SCHEDULE 1—EXPLOSIVES EXEMPTED FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS REGARDING CARRIAGE ins 1993 SL No. 154 s 11 SCHEDULE 2—EXPLOSIVES EXEMPTED FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS REGARDING STORAGE ins 1993 SL No. 154 s 11 SCHEDULE 3—FEES ins 1995 SL No. 302 s 15 items 1–16 (prev s 12(2) items 1–16) reloc 1995 SL No. 302 s 2(1) sch 1 sub 1996 SL No. 195 s 3(a) sch 1; 1997 SL No. 178 s 3(a) sch 1 amd 1998 SL No. 235 s 20 sub 2000 SL No. 149 s 7; 2000 SL No. 289 s 4; 2002 SL No. 122 s 12 SCHEDULE 4—CLASSIFICATION OF EXPLOSIVES ins 1995 SL No. 328 s 6 SCHEDULE 5—PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED EXPLOSIVES ins 1995 SL No. 328 s 6 amd 1998 SL No. 235 s 19 SCHEDULE 6—CLASS 7 EXPLOSIVES (FIREWORKS) TO WHICH PART 7, DIVISIONS 2 AND 4 DO NOT APPLY ins 1998 SL No. 235 s 21

89 Explosives Regulation 1955 8 Table of renumbered provisions TABLE OF RENUMBERED PROVISIONS [Reprint No. 1] under the Reprints Act 1992 s 43 as required by the Explosives Regulation 1995 s 77 Previous Renumbered as 8, 1st para . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8(1) 8, 2nd para . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8(2) 10(1), 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10(2) 10(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10(3) 10(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10(4) 10(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10(5) 10(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10(6) 11(2), 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11(3) 11(2), 3rd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11(4) 11(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11(5) 11(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11(6) 11A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 13A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 16(1), 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17(2) 16(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17(3) 16(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17(4) 16(3), 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17(5) 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 25(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(a) 25(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(b) 25(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(c) 25(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(d) 25(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(e) 25(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(f) 25(7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(g) 25(8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(h) 25(9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(i) 25(10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(j) 25(11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(k) 25(12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(l) 25(13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(m) 25(14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(n)

90 Explosives Regulation 1955 Previous Renumbered as 25(15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(o) 25(16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(p) 25(17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(q) 25(18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(r) 25(19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(s) 25(20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(t) 25(21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(u) 25(22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(v) 25(23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(w) 25(24) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(x) 25(25)(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(y) 25(25)(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(z) 25(25)(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(za) 25(25)(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(zb) 25(25)(e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(zc) 25(26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26(zd) 25A(1)(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27(1) 25A(1)(a)(i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27(1)(a) 25A(1)(a)(ii)(A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27(1)(b) 25A(1)(a)(ii)(B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27(1)(b) 25A(1)(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27(2) 25A(1)(b)(i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27(2)(i) 25A(1)(b)(ii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27(2)(ii) 25A(1)(b)(iii). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27(2)(iii) 25A(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27(3) 25A(2)(i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27(3)(a) 25A(2)(ii). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27(3)(b) 25A(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27(4) 25A(3), proviso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27(5) 25A(4)(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27(6) 25A(4)(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27(7) 25A(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27(8) 25A(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27(9) 25A(6), sch 3(i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27(9)sch 3(a) 25A(6), sch 3(ii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27(9)sch 3(b) 25A(6), sch 3(iii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27(9)sch 3(c) 26, 1st sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28(1) 26, 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28(2) 26, 2nd sentence (1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28(2)(a) 26, 2nd sentence (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28(2)(b) 26, 2nd sentence (3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28(2)(c) 26, 2nd sentence (4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28(2)(d) 26, 2nd sentence (5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28(2)(e) 26, 2nd sentence (6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28(2)(f) 26, 2nd sentence (7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28(2)(g) 26, 2nd sentence (8). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28(2)(h) 26, 2nd sentence (9). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28(2)(i) 26, 2nd sentence (9), 1st sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . .28(2)(j)

91 Explosives Regulation 1955 Previous Renumbered as 26, 2nd sentence (9), 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . .28(2)(k) 26, 2nd sentence (10). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28(2)(l) 26, 2nd sentence (11). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28(2)(m) 26, 2nd sentence (12). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28(2)(n) 26, 2nd sentence (13). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28(2)(o) 26, 2nd sentence (14). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28(2)(p) 26, 2nd sentence (15). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28(2)(q) 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 45(1), 2nd mention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(2) 45(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(3) 45(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(4) 45(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(5) 45(5), 1st sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(6) 45(5), 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(7) 45(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(8) 45(7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(9) 45(8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(10) 45(9), 1st sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(11) 45(9), 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(12) 45(9), 3rd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(13) 45(10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(14) 45(11)(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(15) 45(11)(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(16) 45(11)(b), 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(17) 45(12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(18) 45(13)(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(19) 45(13)(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(20) 45(13)(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(21) 45(14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(22) 45(15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(23) 45(16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(24) 45(17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(25) 45(17), 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(26) 45(17), proviso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(27) 45(17), 2nd proviso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(28) 45(18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(29) 45(18), 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(30) 45(19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(31)

92 Explosives Regulation 1955 Previous Renumbered as 45(20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(32) 45(21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(33) 45(22)(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(34) 45(22)(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(35) 45(22)(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(36) 45(22)(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(37) 45(22)(e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(38) 45(22)(f) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(39) 45(22)(g) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(40) 45(23)(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(41) 45(23)(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(42) 45(23)(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(43) 45(23)(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(44) 45(23)(e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(45) 45(23)(f) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(46) 45(23)(g) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(47) 45(23)(h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45(48) 47(2), 1st item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47(2)(a) 47(2), 2nd item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47(2)(b) 47(2), 3rd item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47(2)(c) 47(2), 4th item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47(2)(d) 47(2), 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47(3) 47(2), proviso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47(4) 47(2), para after proviso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47(5) 53(1), 1st para, 1st sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53(1)(a) 53(1), 1st para, 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53(1)(a)(i) 53(1), 1st para, 3rd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53(1)(a)(ii) 53(1), 1st para, 4th sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53(1)(a)(iii) 53(1), 1st para, 5th sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53(1)(a)(iv) 53(1), 2nd para, 1st sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53(1)(b) 53(1), 2nd para, 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53(1)(b)(i) 53(1), 2nd para, 3rd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53(1)(b)(ii) 53(1), 2nd para, 4th sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53(1)(b)(iii) 53(1), 2nd para, 5th sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53(1)(b)(iv) 53(2), 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53(3) 53(2), 3rd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53(4) 53(2), 4th sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53(5) 53(2), 5th sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53(6) 53(2), 6th sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53(7) 53(2), 7th sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53(8) 53(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53(9) 53(3), 2nd para, 1st sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53(10) 53(3), 2nd para, 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53(11) 53(3), 2nd para, 3rd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53(12) 53(3), 2nd para, 4th sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53(13) 54, 1st para . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54(1) 54, 2nd para . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54(2) 54, 3rd para . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54(3)

93 Explosives Regulation 1955 Previous Renumbered as 55(1), 2nd mention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(2) 55(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(3) 55(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(4) 55(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(5) 55(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(6) 55(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(7) 55(7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(8) 55(8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(9) 55(8), 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(10) 55(9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(11) 55(9), 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(12) 55(10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(13) 55(11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(14) 55(12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(15) 55(13)(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(16) 55(13)(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(17) 55(13)(b), 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(18) 55(14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(19) 55(14), 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(20) 55(15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(21) 55(16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(22) 55(17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(23) 55(17), 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(24) 55(17), 3rd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(25) 55(19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(26) 55(19), 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(27) 55(20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(28) 55(20)(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(28)(a) 55(20)(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(28)(b) 55(20)(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(28)(c) 55(20)(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(28)(d) 55(20)(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(28)(e) 55(21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(29) 55(22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(30) 55(22), 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55(31) 56(1)(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56(a) 56(1)(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56(b) 56(1)(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56(c) 56(1)(3), 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56(d) 56(1)(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56(e) 56(1)(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56(f) 56(1)(5), 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56(g) 56(1)(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56(h) 59(1)(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59(2) 59(1)(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59(3) 59(1)(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59(4) 59(1)(3), 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59(5) 59(1), 2nd para. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59(6)

94 Explosives Regulation 1955 Previous Renumbered as 59(1), 3rd para . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59(7) 59(1), 4th para . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59(8) 59(1), 4th para, 2nd sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59(9) 59(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59(10) 59(7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59(11) 60, 1st para . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60(1) 60, 1st proviso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60(2) 60, 2nd proviso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60(3) 61(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61(a) 61(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61(b) 61(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61(c) 62(1), 2nd mention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62(2) 62(1)(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62(3) 62(1)(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62(4) 62(1)(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62(5) 62(1)(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62(6) 63(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63(1) 63(1), proviso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63(2) 63AA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 63A(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65(1) 63A(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65(2) 63A(2)(c)(i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65(2)(c) 63A(2)(c)(ii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65(2)(d) 63A(2)(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65(2)(e) 63A(2)(e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65(2)(f) 63A(3)(i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65(3) 63A(3)(ii). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65(4) 63A(3)(iii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65(5) 63A(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65(6) 63A(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65(7) 63A(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65(8) 63A(6), 2nd sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65(9) 63A(7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65(10) 63A(7), 2nd sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65(11) 63B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 63B(3)(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66(3) 63B(3)(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66(4) 63B(4)(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66(5) 63B(4)(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66(6) 63B(4)(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66(7) 63B(4)(c)(i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66(7)(a) 63B(4)(c)(ii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66(7)(b) 63B(4)(c)(iii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66(7)(c) 63B(4)(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66(8) 63B(4)(d)(i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66(8)(a) 63B(4)(d)(ii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66(8)(b) 63B(4)(d)(iii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66(8)(c) 63B(4)(d)(iv) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66(8)(d)

95 Explosives Regulation 1955 Previous Renumbered as 63B(4)(d)(iv), 2nd sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66(9) 63B(5)(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66(10) 63B(5)(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66(11) 63B(5)(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66(12) 63B(5)(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66(13) 63B(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66(14) 64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 69(i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71(a) 69(ii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71(b) 70(i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72(1) 70(i), 2nd sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72(2) 70(ii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72(3) 70(iii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72(4) 70(iv) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72(5) 70(iv), 2nd sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72(6) 70(v) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72(7) 71, 1st sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73(1) 71, 2nd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73(2) 71, 3rd sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73(3) 71, 4th sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73(4) 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 72(i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74(a) 72(ii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74(b) 72(ii)(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74(b)(i) 72(ii)(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74(b)(ii) 72(ii)(b), 2nd para . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74(b)(iii) 72(ii)(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74(b)(iv) 72(ii)(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74(b)(v) 72(ii)(e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74(b)(vi) 72(ii)(f) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74(b)(vii) 73, 1st sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75(1) 73(i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75(1)(a) 73(i), 2nd para . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75(1)(b) 73(i), 3rd para . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75(1)(c) 73(ii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75(1)(d) 73(iii)(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75(1)(e) 73(iii)(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75(1)(f) 73(iii)(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75(1)(g) 74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 76(i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 schedule 4 s 1(1), 1st item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .s 1(1)(a) s 1(1), 2nd item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .s 1(1)(b)

96 Explosives Regulation 1955 Previous Renumbered as s 1(1), 3rd item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .s 1(1)(c) s 1(1), 4th item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .s 1(1)(d) s 1(1), 5th item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .s 1(1)(e) s 1(1), 6th item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .s 1(1)(f) s 1(1), 7th item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .s 1(1)(g) © State of Queensland 2003