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

Chapter 2 : Appointment And Powers Of Inspectors And Disposal Of Explosives

8. Destruction of explosives

 

 

1) Explosives may only be destroyed in accordance with such safe procedures as may be prescribed.

 

2) Subject to section 7, any inspector may order the destruction of any explosives forfeited to the State, and the owner of the explosives is responsible for any reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the destruction of the explosives.

 

3) The owner of any explosives which are destroyed in accordance with this section is liable for damage which may be suffered by a third party as a result of any such destruction.

 

4) No inspector is liable for any damage suffered by a third party as a result of any such destruction in terms of this section if the explosives are destroyed in accordance with the prescribed procedures.