Explosives Act, 1956 (Act No. 26 of 1956)9. Prohibition of use of blasting materials without permit |
| 1) | No person shall use any blasting material-- |
| a) | unless he is in possession of a permit issued by or under the authority of an inspector; or |
| b) | unless he is, while using such blasting material, under the immediate and constant supervision of a person who is in possession of such a permit. |
| 2) | No person shall permit any other person who is not in possession of such a permit to use any blasting material unless such other person is, while using such blasting material, under the immediate and constant supervision of a person who is in possession of such a permit. |
| 3) | Any permit issued prior to the date of commencement of the Explosives Amendment Act, 1951 (Act No. 32 of 1951), by a person other than an inspector, shall, if in force on the date of commencement of this Act, be deemed to have been issued under the authority of an inspector. |
| 4) | No permit shall be issued under this section unless the issuing authority is satisfied that the applicant may be entrusted with safety with the use of blasting materials and that it is necessary for him to use such materials. |