Explosives Act (Cap. 6). Country/Territory Vanuatu Document type Legislation Date 1917 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Laws of the Republic of Vanuatu Revised Edition 2006. Long titleAn Act to prohibit the unauthorised use and importation of explosives in Vanuatu and to control the storage and sale of explosives. Subject Fisheries, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation Hazardous substances Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract This Act regulates the storage, use and importation of explosive substances in Vanuatu. The use of explosives of any kind for catching or destroying fish in the territorial waters of Vanuatu is prohibited (sect. 3). Applications for permission to import explosives shall specify the purpose for which such explosives are required, the names of the persons who are to use them, and the localities where they are to be used. The Minister may in his discretion, grant or refuse such permission (sect. 5). Full text English Website www.paclii.org