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Explosives Act, 2003 (No. 15 of 2003).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette, No. 25893 of 8 January 2004.
Long title
An Act to provide for the control of explosives; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Inspection Authorization/permit International trade
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Entry into force notes
The Act shall come into operation on the date proclaimed by the President.
Abstract

This Act provides that no person may possess explosives or carry out any activity relating to explosives (manufacture, dealing, importation, exportation and packaging) unless he or she holds a licence, permit or authorisation issued in terms of 20 this Act. "Explosive" is defined in section 1. The Minister may appoint a member of the South African Police Service as the Chief Inspector of Explosives (sect. 4). The Chief Inspector may appoint inspectors for the purpose of this Act for specified areas. These inspectors shall have the powers to issue permits for activities involving explosives in accordance with section 10. Trade in explosives requires a licence. Exportation of explosives requires a permit and an end-user certificate as may be prescribed. No person may manufacture any unauthorised explosives unless they are manufactured for the purposes of research or development and in such quantities and under such conditions as the Chief Inspector permits in writing. Offences and penalties are prescribed.

Full text
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