Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act, 1996
R 385
Explosives Act, 2003 (Act No. 15 of 2003)Chapter 2 : Appointment and Functions of Inspectors and Disposal of Explosives8. 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) | Any person who uses, keeps, transports or stores explosives in contravention of this Act is liable for any damage if the explosives are destroyed in terms of this section and if the damage is the result of the manner in which the person used, kept, transported or stored the explosives. |