Victorian Consolidated Regulations

Dangerous Goods (Explosives) Regulations 2000 - SECT 133

Reporting of theft, loss or attempted theft

133. Reporting of theft, loss or attempted theft



(1) A person in charge of any premises or place used to manufacture or store
explosives, or a road or rail vehicle or vessel used to transport explosives,
on becoming aware of any occurrence of theft or loss of explosives from, or a
breaking into or attempt at breaking into, the premises, place, vehicle or
vessel must-

   (a)  without delay inform the Authority and a member of the police force of
        the occurrence; and

   (b)  if so requested by an inspector, within 48 hours of the request supply
        a written report to the inspector setting out the details of the
        occurrence.

(2) In subregulation (1) person in charge includes-

   (a)  an occupier of a factory; or

   (b)  a person holding a licence under these Regulations; or

   (c)  a person storing explosives; or

   (d)  the owner of a road or rail vehicle transporting explosives and the
        person having direct charge of the vehicle; or

   (e)  the owner or operator of a vessel; or

   (f)  a port operator in control of an approved berth; or

   (g)  a shotfirer.

(3) Subregulation (1) does not apply in respect of ammunition.

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