A person is authorised to manufacture an explosive if the person—
(a) holds a manufacturing licence authorising the manufacture of the explosive; or
(b) is an individual engaged (as an employee or contractor) to manufacture the explosive under the supervision of a person who holds a manufacturing licence.
Note 1 Licences are issued under the Act, ch 4 (Licences for dangerous substances). Explosives are dangerous substances.
Note 2 A person who manufactures an explosive without authorisation may commit an offence against the Act, s 74 (Unauthorised manufacture of certain dangerous substances).