(1)  In this regulation –

intermediary means a carrier, factor, wholesaler or distributor.

(2)  A person who purchases explosives (including fireworks) must record, in an approved form, the following particulars about the purchase:

(a) the date of purchase;

(b) the date of delivery;

(c) the name and address of the seller;

(d) the name and address of each known intermediary (if any);

(e) the type of explosives;

(f) the quantity purchased;

(g) the quantity delivered;

(h) if applicable, an explanation of any discrepancy between the quantities specified under paragraphs (f) and (g) .

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 25 penalty units.

(3)  A person who makes a record under subregulation (2) must –

(a) keep the record (or a copy of it) for –

(i) if the purchase is solely of Type 2 fireworks, at least 12 months; or

(ii) in the case of any other purchase, at least 5 years; and

(b) in that period, produce the record (or a copy of it) on demand for inspection by any authorised officer.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 25 penalty units.

(4)  A person who purchases explosives (including fireworks) must –

(a) obtain from the seller a receipt for the purchase; and

(b) keep the receipt (or a copy of it) for –

(i) if the purchase is solely of Type 2 fireworks, at least 12 months; or

(ii) in the case of any other purchase, at least 5 years; and

(c) in that period, produce the receipt (or a copy of it) on demand for inspection by any authorised officer.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 25 penalty units.

(5)  However, it is a defence in proceedings for an offence under subregulation (4) if the defendant establishes that –

(a) the defendant made a reasonable attempt to obtain the required receipt; and

(b) despite that attempt, the seller failed to provide the defendant with that receipt.