Explosives on arrival to be reported
33 Explosives on arrival to be reported
The master of every ship arriving in any port with explosives exceeding 15 kilograms in weight of gunpowder or 3 kilograms in weight of any other explosive on board the ship, shall give the prescribed notice of intention to land the same to the Director and the Minister of
Marine.
So soon as the same are reported to the Director, he may, subject to section 31, grant a permit or permits to the master of the ship to land the explosives in order that the same may be deposited in a Government magazine, licensed magazine, or licensed premises.
The master of a ship who fails to comply with this section is guilty of an offence. Maximum penalty: Maximum penalty: $5 000.
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