Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) A person is authorised to use an explosive, or to manufacture ANFO for immediate use, if the person—
(a) holds a shotfirer licence authorising that use or manufacture; or
(b) is an individual engaged (as an employee or contractor) to use the explosive, or to manufacture the ANFO, under the direct supervision of a person who holds a shotfirer licence.
(2) However, a person is authorised to use an explosive only if its use is for a blasting operation in accordance with these regulations that is authorised by a blasting permit.
Note 1 Shotfirer licences and blasting permits are licences issued under the Act, ch 4 (Licences for dangerous substances). Explosives are dangerous substances.
Note 2 A person who uses an explosive without authorisation may commit an offence against the Act, pt 5.1.