Explosives Act, 2003 (Act No. 15 of 2003)Chapter 3 : Manufacture, dealing, importation, exportation and packaging of explosives15. Prohibition on use of explosives without permit |
| (1) | No person may use any explosives unless he or she— |
| (a) | in possession of a permit authorising such use, issued by an inspector in the prescribed manner; or |
| (b) | under the immediate and constant supervision of a person who is in possession of such a permit. |
| (2) |
| (a) | The Minister may by regulation or by notice in the Gazette exempt any person or any group of persons from obtaining a permit contemplated in subsection (1) if the exemption relates to the use of fireworks in celebration of a specified religious, cultural or traditional event. |
| (b) | The Minister may limit the fireworks which may be used to any specified class and must specify the period for which the exemption is valid. |
| (3) | No permit may be issued under this section unless the applicant is a suitable person. |