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DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES (EXPLOSIVES) REGULATIONS 2004 (NO 10 OF 2004) - REG 91

Explosives for which no import licence required

    (1)     This regulation only applies to authorised explosives.

    (2)     The import of the following explosives is authorised for regulation 90 (b):

        (a)     distress signals, if they are imported as part of the necessary safety equipment of a vehicle;

        (b)     safety cartridges;

        (c)     safety fuse;

        (d)     starting pistol caps;

        (e)     general use fireworks;

        (f)     any other explosive declared, in writing, by the Minister.

    (3)     Also, the import of black powder is authorised for regulation 90 (b) if—

        (a)     the importer is an individual; and

        (b)     the import is for personal use by the importer; and

        (c)     the importer—

              (i)     holds a licence under the Firearms Act 1996 ; and

              (ii)     is a member of an approved hunting or shooting club; and

              (iii)     intends to use the black powder in a competition, or training for a competition, conducted by an approved hunting or shooting club; and

              (iv)     keeps a written record of the amount of black powder brought into the ACT, the amount used and any amount exported from the ACT at the end of the competition or training; and

        (d)     the total amount of black powder imported for the competition or training is less than 1kg.

    (4)     A declaration under subregulation (1) (f) is a disallowable instrument.

Note     A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.

    (5)     In this regulation:

"approved hunting or shooting club" means a hunting or shooting club approved under the Firearms Act 1996 .



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