(1)  In this regulation –

consignor means the person (other than the shipper, freighter or transporter) from whom explosives being imported have been purchased or obtained;

EIR means explosives import record, being a record in an approved form relating to the importation of an explosive that –

(a) identifies –

(i) the explosive and the quantity being imported; and

(ii) the importer; and

(iii) the consignor; and

(iv) the manufacturer and the date and place of manufacture; and

(v) the country or place from which the explosive is being imported; and

(vi) the SSDS permit or other authority sanctioning the importation; and

(b) certifies that the explosive –

(i) is an authorised explosive (or, if applicable, covered by a permit under regulation 21 ); and

(ii) is packed in accordance with the Australian Explosives Code; and

(iii) is in a safe condition to be imported; and

(iv) is in a safe condition to be transported upon its arrival; and

(c) specifies –

(i) why the explosive is being imported; and

(ii) how the explosive is being imported; and

(iii) where the explosive is expected to arrive; and

(iv) where the explosive is to be held or taken to on its arrival; and

(d) identifies or describes the vehicle or mode of transport to be used for the initial transportation of the explosive on its arrival.

(2)  This regulation applies to all explosives (including fireworks) other than those classified as Class 1.6 under the Australian Dangerous Goods Code.

Note: Class 1.6 explosives under the Australian Dangerous Goods Code are articles that are extremely insensitive and do not have a mass explosion hazard.

(3)  A person must not import an explosive unless, at least 7 clear days before the explosive arrives in Tasmania, the person has –

(a) prepared an EIR in respect of the importation; and

(b) given the Secretary a copy of that EIR.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 25 penalty units.

(4)  A person who prepares an EIR pursuant to subregulation (3) must –

(a) keep the EIR (or a copy of it) for at least 5 years; and

(b) during those 5 years, produce the EIR (or a copy of it) on demand for inspection by any authorised officer.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 25 penalty units.