Meaning of dangerous substance
10 Meaning of dangerous substance
In this Act:
dangerous substance means a substance that is—
classified—
as an explosive under the Australian Explosives Code; or
in class 1 (Explosives) under the ADG Code; or
asbestos; or
a security sensitive substance; or
prescribed by regulation to be a dangerous substance; or
declared under subsection (2) to be a dangerous substance.
Asbestos is also dealt with under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. See s 8 and s 8A for how these Acts interact.
The Minister may declare a substance to be a dangerous substance.
A declaration under subsection (2) is a disallowable instrument.
This provision refers to the regulations (prescribed by regulation
). Made under this Act:
- Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Regulation 2004 · under s 223
- Dangerous Substances (General) Regulation 2004 · Rule · under s 223
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