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DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES ACT 2004 - NOTES

Dictionary

(see s 3)

Note 1     The Legislation Act contains definitions and other provisions relevant to this Act.

Note 2     For example, the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1, defines the following terms:

              •     ACAT

              •     ACT

              •     administrative unit

              •     ambulance service

              •     chief executive

              •     contravene

              •     fail

              •     fire brigade

              •     found guilty

              •     indictable offence (see s 190)

              •     instrument (see s 14)

              •     notification (see s 63)

              •     penalty unit (see s 133)

              •     reviewable decision notice

              •     rural fire service

              •     SES

              •     State.

"alleged contravention", for part 6.5 (Enforceable undertakings)—see section 123 (3) (b).

"analysis", of a dangerous substance or anything else, includes examining or testing the substance or thing.

"approved code of practice" means a code of practice approved under section 219 (1).

"at" premises includes in or on the premises.

"Australian Dangerous Goods Code"—see section 10 (3).

"Australian Explosives Code"—see section 10 (3).

Australian Standard 1940—see section 10 (3).

"authorised analyst" means a person appointed as an authorised analyst under section 210.

"authorised person", for part 5.2 (Preservation of site of dangerous occurrence)—see section 85.

"basis", for giving a prohibition notice—see section 108.

"business" includes—

        (a)     a business not carried on for profit; and

        (b)     a trade or profession.

"carry" a dangerous substance or anything else means move the substance or thing by any means.

Examples of carry for a dangerous substance

1     moving, transferring or transporting a dangerous substance within a processing system or pipeline

2     loading a dangerous substance onto, and unloading the substance from, a vehicle

3     driving a vehicle carrying a dangerous substance

Note     An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).

"cause" death or injury to a person, or substantial damage to property or the environment, means substantially contribute directly or indirectly to the death, injury or damage.

"close associate", of someone, for chapter 4 (Licences for dangerous substances)—see section 48.

"compliance agreement"—see section 94 (2).

"condition", of a licence, includes a condition prescribed by regulation that applies to the licence.

"connected", with an offence, for chapter 7 (Enforcement powers)—see section 141.

"controlled dangerous substance"—see section 73.

"correctly"—

        (a)     classify a dangerous substance—see section 13; and

        (b)     pack, store, label or placard a dangerous substance—see section 14.

"corresponding law" means—

        (a)     a law of the Commonwealth, a State, another Territory or New Zealand corresponding, or substantially corresponding, to this Act; or

        (b)     a law of the Commonwealth, a State, another Territory or New Zealand that is declared by regulation to be a corresponding law, whether or not the law corresponds, or substantially corresponds, to this Act; or

        (c)     the Dangerous Goods Act 1975.

"dangerous occurrence"—see section 38.

"dangerous substance"—see section 10.

"data", for chapter 7 (Enforcement powers)—see section 141.

"data storage device", for chapter 7 (Enforcement powers)—see section 141.

"decision-maker", for chapter 9 (Notification and review of decisions)—see section 186.

"disciplinary action"—see section 68 (3) and (4).

"disciplinary notice"—see section 68 (1).

"dispose", of a dangerous substance or anything else, includes impound, isolate or destroy the substance or thing.

"emergency order"—see section 179.

"enforceable undertaking", for part 6.5—see section 122.

"environment" includes the built and natural environment.

"examine "includes inspect, weigh, count, test and measure.

"executive officer", of a corporation, means a person, by whatever name called and whether or not the person is a director of the corporation, who is concerned with, or takes part in, the corporation's management.

"explosive"—see section 73.

"export" a dangerous substance or anything else means export the substance or thing from the ACT.

"handle", a dangerous substance—see section 11.

"handling authority"—see section 56 (1) (d).

"hazard"—see section 15.

"import" a dangerous substance or anything else means import the substance or thing into the ACT.

"improvement notice"—see section 100.

"incorporated document" means—

        (a)     a document mentioned in section 10 (3); or

        (b)     an instrument applied, adopted or incorporated by regulation.

"infringement notice"—see the Magistrates Court Act 1930, section 117.

"infringement notice offence"—see the Magistrates Court Act 1930, section 117.

"inspector" means an inspector under section 207.

"install" plant or a system includes construct the plant or system.

"internally reviewable decision"—see section 186.

"internal reviewer", for chapter 9 (Notification and review of decisions)—see section 188.

"internal review notice", for chapter 9 (Notification and review of decisions)—see the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008, section 67B (1).

"licence" means a licence issued under this Act.

"manufacture" a dangerous substance or anything else includes—

        (a)     make, remake, alter, break-up, process, recondition or treat the substance or thing; and

        (b)     change the substance or thing in a way that affects its properties or performance.

"NOHSC approved criteria"—see section 10 (3).

"NOHSC List of Designated Hazardous Substances"—see section 10 (3).

"non-commercial", for the handling of a dangerous substance—see section 12.

"offence", for chapter 7 (Enforcement powers)—see section 141.

"officer", of a corporation, means—

        (a)     a director or secretary of the corporation; or

        (b)     a person—

              (i)     who makes, or takes part in making, decisions that affect all, or a substantial part, of the business of the corporation; or

              (ii)     in accordance with whose instructions or wishes the directors of the corporation are accustomed to act (excluding advice given by the person in the proper exercise of functions attaching to the person's professional capacity or business relationship with the directors or the corporation); or

        (c)     a receiver, or receiver and manager, of the corporation's property; or

        (d)     an administrator of the corporation; or

        (e)     an administrator of a deed of company arrangement executed by the corporation; or

        (f)     a liquidator of the corporation; or

        (g)     a trustee or other person administering a compromise or arrangement made between the corporation and someone else.

"person assisting", in relation to a search warrant, for chapter 7 (Enforcement powers)—see section 141.

"person in charge", of premises, includes—

        (a)     a person believed, on reasonable grounds, to be a person in charge of, or the occupier of, the premises and a person apparently in charge of, or the occupier of, the premises; and

        (b)     anyone else in control of the premises.

Note     Premises includes any land, structure or vehicle and any part of an area of land, a structure or vehicle.

"person in control"—see section 17.

"plant" includes—

        (a)     machinery or equipment (including scaffolding), or an appliance, implement or tool; and

        (b)     a container used for packing, carrying or storing dangerous substances; and

        (c)     a vehicle used for handling a dangerous substance; and

        (d)     a component, fitting or accessory for the plant; and

        (e)     a building or other structure.

"premises" includes land or a structure or vehicle and any part of an area of land or a structure or vehicle.

"prohibited dangerous substance"—see section 73.

"prohibition notice"—see section 109.

"reasonable steps", in relation to a risk—see section 16.

"recall order", for chapter 8 (Emergency orders)—see section 178.

"relevant person", for an enforceable undertaking—see section 122.

"relevant responsible person"—

        (a)     for a compliance agreement—see section 93; and

        (b)     for an improvement notice—see section 99; and

        (c)     for a prohibition notice—see section 108.

"responsible person", for a dangerous substance—see section 18.

"reviewable decision"—see section 186.

"risk"—see section 15.

"safety duty", for part 3.2 (Failure to comply with safety duties)—see section 41.

"safety management system", for handling a dangerous substance—see section 19.

"safety undertaking", for part 6.5 (Enforceable undertakings)—see section 123 (2).

"search warrant", for chapter 7 (Enforcement powers)—see section 141.

"sell "includes—

        (a)     barter or offer or attempt to sell; and

        (b)     possess for sale; and

        (c)     advertise for sale (whether directly or indirectly); and

        (d)     display for sale; and

        (e)     cause or allow to be sold or offered for sale; and

        (f)     dispose of in any way for valuable consideration; and

        (g)     dispose of to an agent for sale on consignment; and

        (h)     give away for the purpose of advertisement or for trade or commerce; and

              (i)     sell for the purpose of resale.

"serious harm", to a person—see the Criminal Code, dictionary.

"site", of a dangerous occurrence at premises, for part 5.2 (Preservation of site of dangerous occurrence)—see section 85.

"site preservation period" for part 5.2 (Preservation of site of dangerous occurrence)—see section 85.

"substance" includes a matter, material or thing, whether solid, liquid or gas or in a mixture.

"suitable person", for a licence—see section 49.

"supply" a dangerous substance or anything else includes—

        (a)     sell the substance or thing; and

        (b)     transfer ownership of, or responsibility for, the substance or thing.

"system" includes the following:

        (a)     a mechanical system;

        (b)     an electronic system;

        (c)     a computer program;

        (d)     a system of work;

        (e)     a management system;

        (f)     a safety management system;

        (g)     a system prescribed by regulation;

        (h)     a system that includes any combination of the systems mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (g).

"trade or commerce" includes a business or professional activity.

"vehicle "means any kind of vehicle on wheels (including a vehicle used on railways or tramways), and includes an aircraft or vessel used on water.

Endnotes

1     About the endnotes

Amending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the amendment history. Current modifications are not included in the republished law but are set out in the endnotes.

Not all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 are annotated in the amendment history. Full details of any amendments can be obtained from the Parliamentary Counsel's Office.

Uncommenced amending laws and expiries are listed in the legislation history and the amendment history. These details are underlined. Uncommenced provisions and amendments are not included in the republished law but are set out in the last endnote.

If all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered provisions gives details of previous and current numbering.

The endnotes also include a table of earlier republications.

2     Abbreviation key

am = amended

ord = ordinance

amdt = amendment

orig = original

ch = chapter

par = paragraph/subparagraph

def = definition

pres = present

dict = dictionary

prev = previous

disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative

(prev...) = previously

Assembly

pt = part

div = division

r = rule/subrule

exp = expires/expired

renum = renumbered

Gaz = gazette

reloc = relocated

hdg = heading

R[X] = Republication No

IA = Interpretation Act 1967

RI = reissue

ins = inserted/added

s = section/subsection

LA = Legislation Act 2001

sch = schedule

LR = legislation register

sdiv = subdivision

LRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996

sub = substituted

mod = modified/modification

SL = Subordinate Law

o = order

underlining = whole or part not commenced

om = omitted/repealed

or to be expired

3     Legislation history

Dangerous Substances Act 2004 A2004-7

notified LR 19 March 2004

s 1, s 2 commenced 19 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))

remainder commenced 5 April 2004 (s 2 and CN2004-6)

as modified by

Dangerous Substances (General) Regulation 2004 SL2004-9 pt 5 (as am by SL2004-39; om by SL2004-56 s 605)

notified LR 2 April 2004

s 1, s 2 commenced 2 April 2004 (LA s 75 (1))

pt 5 commenced 5 April 2004 (s 2)

as amended by

Emergencies Act 2004 A2004-28 sch 3 pt 3.7

notified LR 29 June 2004

s 1, s 2 commenced 29 June 2004 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.7 commenced 1 July 2004 (s 2 (1) and CN2004-11)

Dangerous Substances (General) Amendment Regulations 2004 (No 1) SL2004-39

notified LR 30 August 2004

reg 1, reg 2 commenced 30 August 2004 (LA s 75 (1))

commenced 31 August 2004 (reg 2)

Note     This regulation only amends the Dangerous Substances (General) Regulations 2004 SL2004-9.

Dangerous Substances (Asbestos) Amendment Act 2004 A2004-66 ss 4-7 (as am by A2005-3 and A2005-55 pt 2)

notified LR 31 August 2004

s 1, s 2 commenced 31 August 2004 (LA s 75 (1))

s 4 commenced 1 September 2004 (s 2 (1))

s 5 commenced 4 April 2005 (s 2 (3) as am by A2005-3 s 4)

sch 1 commenced 1 September 2004 (s 2 (2))

s 6, s 7 om before commenced by A2005-55 pt 2

as modified by

Dangerous Substances (General) Regulation 2004 SL2004-56 pt 6.1

notified LR 14 December 2004

s 1, s 2 commenced 14 December 2004 (LA s 75 (1))

pt 6.1 commenced 15 December 2004 (s 2 (1))

as amended by

Dangerous Substances (Asbestos) Amendment Act 2005 A2005-3 (as am by A2005-55 pt 3)

notified LR 22 February 2005

s 1, s 2 commenced 22 February 2005 (LA s 75 (1))

s 3, s 4 commenced 23 February 2005 (s 2)

s 10 om before commenced by A2005-55 pt 3

remainder commenced 4 April 2005 (LA s 79A and see A2004-66 s 2 (3))

Note     This Act only amends the Dangerous Substances (Asbestos) Amendment Act 2004 A2004-66.

Domestic Violence and Protection Orders Amendment Act 2005 A2005-13 sch 1 pt 1.6

notified LR 24 March 2005
s 1, s 2 commenced 24 March 2005 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.6 commenced 25 March 2005 (s 2)

Statute Law Amendment Act 2005 A2005-20 sch 1 pt 1.1, sch 3 pt 3.15

notified LR 12 May 2005

s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 8 March 2005 (LA s 75 (2))

sch 1 pt 1.1, sch 3 pt 3.15 commenced 2 June 2005 (s 2 (1))

Insurance Authority Act 2005 A2005-24 s 22

notified LR 11 May 2005

s 1, s 2 commenced 11 May 2005 (LA s 75 (1))

s 22 commenced 12 May 2005 (s 2)

Occupational Health and Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2005 A2005-38 s 4

notified LR 30 August 2005

s 1, s 2 commenced 30 August 2005 (LA s 75 (1))

s 4 commenced 31 August 2005 (s 2)

Criminal Code (Administration of Justice Offences) Amendment Act 2005 A2005-53 sch 1 pt 1.7

notified LR 26 October2005

s 1, s 2 commenced 26 October 2005 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.7 commenced 23 November 2005 (s 2)

Dangerous Substances (Asbestos) Amendment Act 2005 (No 2) A2005-55

notified LR 27 October 2005

s 1, s 2 commenced 27 October 2005 (LA s 75 (1))

remainder commenced 28 October 2005 (s 2)

Note     This Act only amends the Dangerous Substances (Asbestos) Amendment Act 2004 A2004-66 and the Dangerous Substances (Asbestos) Amendment Act 2005 A2005-3.

Asbestos Legislation Amendment Act 2006 A2006-16 sch 1 pt 1.6 (as am by A2006-24 s 4)

notified LR 18 May 2006

s 1, s 2 commenced 18 May 2006 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.6 commenced 1 July 2006 (s 2 (1) as am by A2006-24 s 4))

Asbestos Legislation Amendment Act 2006 (No 2) A2006-24

notified LR 18 May 2006

s 1, s 2 commenced 18 May 2006 (LA s 75 (1))

remainder commenced 19 May 2006 (s 2)

Note     This Act only amends the Asbestos Legislation Amendment Act 2006 A2006-16.

Radiation Protection Act 2006 A2006-33 sch 1 pt 1.2

notified LR 31 August 2006

s 1, s 2 commenced 31 August 2006 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 1 July 2007 (s 2 (3))

Statute Law Amendment Act 2006 A2006-42 sch 3 pt 3.9

notified LR 26 October 2006

s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 12 November 2005 (LA s 75 (2))

sch 3 pt 3.9 commenced 16 November 2006 (s 2 (1))

Statute Law Amendment Act 2007 (No 2) A2007-16 sch 3 pt 3.10

notified LR 20 June 2007

s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 12 April 2007 (LA s 75 (2))

sch 3 pt 3.10 commenced 11 July 2007 (s 2 (1))

Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act 2007 A2007-31 sch 1 pt 1.1

notified LR 24 October 2007

s 1, s 2 commenced 24 October 2007 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 25 October 2007 (s 2)

Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008 A2008-26 sch 2 pt 2.8

notified LR 14 August 2008

s 1, s 2 commenced 14 August 2008 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 2 pt 2.8 commenced 14 February 2009 (s 2 and LA s 79)

Statute Law Amendment Act 2008 A2008-28 sch 3 pt 3.22

notified LR 12 August 2008

s 1, s 2 commenced 12 August 2008 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.22 commenced 26 August 2008 (s 2)

ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment Act 2008 (No 2) A2008-37 sch 1 pt 1.27

notified LR 4 September 2008

s 1, s 2 commenced 4 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.27 commenced 2 February 2009 (s 2 (1) and see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 A2008-35, s 2 (1) and CN2009-2)

Domestic Violence and Protection Orders Act 2008 A2008-46 sch 3 pt 3.7

notified LR 10 September 2008

s 1, s 2 commenced 10 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.7 commenced 30 March 2009 (s 2)

Dangerous Substances and Litter (Dumping) Legislation Amendment Act 2009 A2009-1 pt 2

notified LR 17 February 2009

s 1, s 2 commenced 17 February 2009 (LA s 75 (1))

pt 2 commenced 17 August 2009 (s 2 and LA s 79)

Work Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2009 A2009-28 sch 2 pt 2.5

notified LR 9 September 2009

s 1, s 2 commenced 9 September 2009 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 2 pt 2.5 commenced 1 October 2009 (s 2 and see Work Safety Act 2008 A2008-51 s 2 (1) (b) and CN2009-11)

Dangerous Goods (Road Transport) Act 2009 A2009-34 sch 1 pt 1.1

notified LR 28 September 2009

s 1, s 2 commenced 28 September 2009 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.1 awaiting commencement (s 2)

Note     default commencement under s 2 (2): 28 September 2010 (default commencement under LA s 79 does not apply to this Act)

4     Amendment history

Commencement
s 2     om LA s 89 (4)

Exclusions from Act
s 7     am A2006-33 amdt 1.2

Relationship of Act to other laws
s 8     am A2004-28 amdt 3.13; A2008-26 amdt 2.19; A2009-28 amdt 2.11, amdt 2.12; A2009-34 amdt 1.1, amdt 1.2

Meaning of dangerous substance
s 10     am A2006-42 amdt 3.31

Correctly classified for a dangerous substance
s 13     am A2006-42 amdt 3.31

Meaning of hazard and risk
s 15     am A2007-16 amdt 3.44

Failure to comply with safety duty—exposing people to substantial risk of death or serious harm
s 43     am A2007-31 amdt 1.1; A2009-1 s 4

Failure to comply with safety duty—causing death or serious harm to people
s 44     am A2007-31 amdt 1.2

Failure to comply with safety duty—exposing property or environment to substantial risk of substantial damage
s 45     am A2007-31 amdt 1.3; A2009-1 s 5

Failure to comply with safety duty—causing substantial damage to property or environment
s 46     am A2007-31 amdt 1.4

Alternative verdicts for failure to comply with safety duties
s 47     table renum R6 LA

Asbestos
ch 3A hdg     ins A2004-66 s 4

Important concepts
pt 3A.1 hdg     ins A2004-66 s 4

Meaning of asbestos and asbestos product
s 47A     ins A2004-66 s 4

The task force
pt 3A.2 hdg     ins A2004-66 s 4
    exp 31 August 2006 (s 47H)

Establishment of task force
s 47B     ins A2004-66 s 4
    exp 31 August 2006 (s 47H)

Members of task force
s 47C     ins A2004-66 s 4
    am A2005-24 s 22
    exp 31 August 2006 (s 47H)

Chairperson of task force
s 47D     ins A2004-66 s 4
    exp 31 August 2006 (s 47H)

Role of task force
s 47E     ins A2004-66 s 4
    exp 31 August 2006 (s 47H)

Arrangements for use of inspectors etc
s 47F     ins A2004-66 s 4
    exp 31 August 2006 (s 47H)

Report of analysis
s 47G     ins A2004-66 s 4
    exp 31 August 2006 (s 47H)

Expiry—pt 3A.2
s 47H     ins A2004-66 s 4
    exp 31 August 2006 (s 47H)

Public education
pt 3A.3 hdg     ins A2004-66 s 4

Duty to publish educational material
s 47I     ins A2004-66 s 4

Asbestos advice and assessment reports
pt 3A.4 hdg     ins A2004-66 s 5
    sub A2006-16 amdt 1.47

Asbestos advice
s 47J     ins A2004-66 s 5 (as am A2005-3 ss 5-9)
    sub A2006-16 amdt 1.47

Asbestos assessment reports
s 47K     ins A2004-66 s 6 (as am A2005-3 s 10 (s 10 om before commenced by A2005-55 s 7)) (A2004-66 s 6 om before commenced by A2005-55 s 4)
    ins A2006-16 amdt 1.47

Requirement to give asbestos assessment report
s 47L     ins A2004-66 s 7 (A2004-66 s 7 om before commenced by A2005-55 s 5)
    ins A2006-16 amdt 1.47

Other provisions about asbestos
pt 3A.5 hdg     ins A2004-66 s 7 (A2004-66 s 7 om before commenced by A2005-55 s 5)

Working out whether person is a suitable person
s 49     am A2005-13 amdt 1.29; A2006-42 amdt 3.32; A2008-46 amdt 3.17

Publication of disciplinary decision by chief executive
s 72     am A2006-42 amdt 3.33

Unauthorised handling of dangerous substances generally
s 82     am A2009-34 amdt 1.3

Definitions for pt 5.2
s 85     am A2004-28 amdt 3.14

Person in control of premises to preserve site of dangerous occurrence
s 86     am A2005-20 amdt 1.1

Notification and display of compliance agreements
s 97     am A2005-20 amdt 3.127

Notification and display of improvement notices
s 103     am A2005-20 amdt 3.128

Definitions for pt 6.4
s 108     def basis sub A2005-20 amdt 1.2
    def dangerous substance om A2005-20 amdt 3.129
    def premises om A2005-20 amdt 3.129
    sub relevant responsible person sub A2005-20 amdt 3.130

Giving prohibition notices
s 109     sub A2005-20 amdt 1.3

Contents of prohibition notices
s 110     am A2005-20 amdt 1.4, amdt 1.5

Extension of time for inspection etc
s 111     am A2005-20 amdt 1.6

Ending of prohibition notices for contravention of Act etc
s 115     am A2005-20 amdt 1.7

Request for reinspection
s 116     am A2005-20 amdt 1.8

Ending of prohibition notices given for inspection etc
s 118     am A2005-20 amdt 1.9

Contravention of prohibition notices
s 119     am A2005-20 amdt 3.131, amdt 3.132

Injunctions to restrain offences against Act
s 129     am A2005-53 amdt 1.41

Procedures for dividing samples
s 138     am A2008-28 amdt 3.77

Return of things seized
s 169     am A2005-20 amdt 3.133

Notification and review of decisions
ch 9 hdg     sub A2008-37 amdt 1.105

Definitions–ch 9
s 186     def decision-maker ins A2008-37 amdt 1.105
    def internally reviewable decision ins A2008-37 amdt 1.105
    def internal reviewer ins A2008-37 amdt 1.105
    def internal review notice ins A2008-37 amdt 1.105
    def reviewable decision ins A2008-37 amdt 1.105

Internal review notices
s 186A     ins A2008-37 amdt 1.105

Applications for internal review
s 187     sub A2008-37 amdt 1.105

Applications not stay internally reviewable decisions
s 187A     ins A2008-37 amdt 1.105

Internal reviewer
s 188     sub A2008-37 amdt 1.105

Review by internal reviewer
s 189     sub A2008-37 amdt 1.105

Reviewable decision notices
s 190     sub A2008-37 amdt 1.105

Applications for review
s 191     sub A2008-37 amdt 1.105

Notices of noncompliance by territory entities
s 200     am A2005-20 amdt 3.134

Minister may exempt people, plant, premises or dangerous substances from Act
s 218     am A2006-42 amdt 3.34

Codes of practice
s 219     am A2006-42 amdt 3.34

Determination of fees
s 221     am A2006-42 amdt 3.34

Approved forms
s 222     am A2006-42 amdt 3.34

Review of Act
s 224     sub A2005-38 s 4
    exp 30 June 2008 (s 224 (3))

Consequential and transitional matters
ch 14 hdg     exp 5 April 2006 (s 231)

Repeals
s 225     om LA s 89 (3)

Existing licences
s 226     mod SL2004-9 reg 251 (as am by SL2004-39 reg 5; om by SL2004-56 s 605)
    mod SL2004-56 s 601
    exp 5 April 2006 (s 231)

Existing shotfirers' permits
s 226A     ins as mod SL2004-9 reg 253
    exp 15 May 2004 (s 226A (5))

Existing general public display fireworks permits
s 226B     ins as mod SL2004-9 reg 253
    exp 15 May 2004 (s 226B (5))

Existing permits under OH&S Regulations to use explosives
s 226C     ins as mod SL2004-9 reg 253
    exp 1 September 2004 (s 226C (5))

Meaning of LPG for s 7
s 227     exp 1 July 2004 (s 227 (3))

Transitional regulations
s 228     exp 5 April 2006 (s 231)

Modification of ch 14's operation
s 229     exp 5 April 2006 (s 231)

Legislation amended—sch 1
s 230     om LA s 89 (3)

Expiry of ch 14
s 231     exp 5 April 2006 (s 231)

Consequential amendments
sch 1     om LA s 89 (3)

Dictionary
dict     am A2004-28 amdt 3.15; A2008-37 amdt 1.106
    def dangerous substance sub A2005-20 amdt 3.135
    def decision-maker sub A2008-37 amdt 1.107
    def internally reviewable decision sub A2008-37 amdt 1.108
    def internal reviewer sub A2008-37 amdt 1.108
    def internal review notice ins A2008-37 amdt 1.109
    def premises sub A2005-20 amdt 3.135
    def reviewable decision sub A2008-37 amdt 1.109

5     Earlier republications

Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to the publication order.

Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an authorised republication are identical.

Republication No and date

Effective

Last amendment made by

Republication for

R1
5 Apr 2004

5 Apr 2004–
15 May 2004

not amended

new Act and modifications by SL2004-9

R2
16 May 2004

16 May 2004–
30 June 2004

not amended

commenced expiry

R3
1 July 2004

1 July 2004–
1 July 2004

A2004-28

amendments by A2004-28

R4
2 July 2004

2 July 2004–
30 Aug 2004

A2004-28

commenced expiry

R5
31 Aug 2004

31 Aug 2004–
31 Aug 2004

A2004-28

amendment to modification

R6
1 Sep 2004

1 Sep 2004–
1 Sep 2004

A2004-66

amendments by A2004-66

R7
2 Sep 2004

2 Sep 2004–
14 Dec 2004

A2004-66

commenced expiry

R8
15 Dec 2004

15 Dec 2004–
22 Feb 2005

A2004-66

modification by SL2004-56

R9
23 Feb 2005

23 Feb 2005–
24 Mar 2005

A2005-3

uncommenced amendments by A2005-3

R10
25 Mar 2005

25 Mar 2005–
3 Apr 2005

A2005-13

amendments by A2005-13

R11
4 Apr 2005

4 Apr 2005–
11 May 2005

A2005-13

amendments by A2004-66

R12
12 May 2005

12 May 2005–
1 June 2005

A2005-24

amendments by A2005-24

R13
2 June 2005

2 June 2005–
30 Aug 2005

A2005-24

amendments by A2005-20

R14
31 Aug 2005

31 Aug 2005–
27 Oct 2005

A2005-38

amendments by A2005-38

R15
28 Oct 2005

28 Oct 2005–
22 Nov 2005

A2005-55

amendments by A2004-66 and A2005-3 as amended by A2005-55

R16*
23 Nov 2005

23 Nov 2005–
5 Apr 2006

A2005-55

amendments by A2005-53

R17
6 Apr 2006

6 Apr 2006–
30 June 2006

A2005-55

commenced expiry

R18
1 July 2006

1 July 2006–
31 Aug 2006

A2006-24

amendments by A2006-16 as amended by A2006-24

R19
1 Sept 2006

1 Sept 2006–
15 Nov 2006

A2006-33

commenced expiry

R20
16 Nov 2006

16 Nov 2006–
30 June 2007

A2006-42

amendments by A2006-42

R21
1 July 2007

1 July 2007–
10 July 2007

A2007-16

amendments by A2006-33

R22
11 July 2007

11 July 2007–
24 Oct 2007

A2007-16

amendments by A2007-16

R23*
25 Oct 2007

25 Oct 2007–
30 June 2008

A2007-31

amendments by A2007-31

R24
1 July 2008

1 July 2008–
25 Aug 2008

A2007-31

commenced expiry

R25
26 Aug 2008

26 Aug 2008–
1 Feb 2009

A2008-28

amendments by A2008-28

R26
2 Feb 2009

2 Feb 2009–
13 Feb 2009

A2008-46

amendments by A2008-37

R27
14 Feb 2009

14 Feb 2009–
29 Mar 2009

A2008-46

amendments by A2008-26

R28
30 Mar 2009

30 Mar 2009–
16 Aug 2009

A2009-1

amendments by A2008-46

R29
17 Aug 2009

17 Aug 2009–
30 Sept 2009

A2009-1

amendments by A2009-1

6     Uncommenced amendments

The following amendments have not been included in this republication because they were uncommenced at the republication date:

    Dangerous Goods (Road Transport) Act 2009 A2009-34 sch 1 pt 1.1

[1.1]     Section 8 (1), note 2

substitute

Note 2     Other legislation in force in the ACT relating to dangerous substances includes the following:

              •     Dangerous Goods (Road Transport) Act 2009

              •     Emergencies Act 2004

              •     Environment Protection Act 1997

              •     Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008

              •     Work Safety Act 2008.

[1.2]     Section 8 (1), notes 4 and 5

substitute

Note 4     See the Dangerous Goods (Road Transport) Act 2009 for the transport by road of certain dangerous substances that are classified as dangerous goods under that Act.

[1.3]     Section 82 (1), notes 2 and 3

substitute

Note 2     See the Dangerous Goods (Road Transport) Act 2009 for the transport by road of certain dangerous substances that are classified as dangerous goods under that Act.









© Australian Capital Territory 2009

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A2004-7

Republication No 30

Effective: 1 October 2009

Republication date: 1 October 2009

Last amendment made by A2009-34
(republication for amendments by A2009-28)

Not all amendments are in force: see last endnote




Unauthorised version prepared by ACT Parliamentary Counsel's Office

About this republication

The republished law

This is a republication of the Dangerous Substances Act 2004

(including any amendment made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 (Editorial changes)) as in force on 1 October 2009

. It also includes any amendment, repeal or expiry affecting the republished law to 1 October 2009

.

The legislation history and amendment history of the republished law are set out in endnotes 3 and 4.

Kinds of republications

The Parliamentary Counsel's Office prepares 2 kinds of republications of ACT laws (see the ACT legislation register at www.legislation.act.gov.au):

              • authorised republications to which the Legislation Act 2001 applies

              • unauthorised republications.

The status of this republication appears on the bottom of each page.

Editorial changes

The Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 authorises the Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial amendments and other changes of a formal nature when preparing a law for republication. Editorial changes do not change the effect of the law, but have effect as if they had been made by an Act commencing on the republication date (see Legislation Act 2001, s 115 and s 117). The changes are made if the Parliamentary Counsel considers they are desirable to bring the law into line, or more closely into line, with current legislative drafting practice.

This republication does not include amendments made under part 11.3 (see endnote 1).

Uncommenced provisions and amendments

If a provision of the republished law has not commenced or is affected by an uncommenced amendment, the symbol  U  appears immediately before the provision heading. The text of the uncommenced provision or amendment appears only in the last endnote.

Modifications

If a provision of the republished law is affected by a current modification, the symbol  M  appears immediately before the provision heading. The text of the modifying provision appears in the endnotes. For the legal status of modifications, see Legislation Act 2001, section 95.

Penalties

The value of a penalty unit for an offence against this republished law at the republication date is—

(a) if the person charged is an individual—$100; or

(b) if the person charged is a corporation—$500.

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Dangerous Substances Act 2004


Endnotes

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Australian Capital Territory

Dangerous Substances Act 2004