The Explosives Act 1957 (), is a Malaysian law on the manufacture, use, sale, storage, transport, import and export of explosives.
Structure The Explosives Act 1957, in its current form (1 January 2006), consists of 3 Parts containing 28 sections and 1 schedule (including 5 amendments). Section 1: Short title Section 2: Interpretation Section 3: Extension of definition of explosive to other explosive substances Section 4: Power to prohibit the manufacture, possession or importation of specially dangerous explosives Section 5: Dangerous acts Section 6: Penalty for causing explosion likely to endanger life or property Section 7: Penalty for attempt to cause explosion, or for making or keeping explosive with intent to endanger life or property Section 8: Penalty for making or possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances Section 9: Search for explosives under warrant Section 10: Search warrant against persons Section 11: Entry and search by Magistrate, etc. Section 12: Power to stop and search for explosive in the street Section 13: Entry on place where explosive is used Section 14: Production of licence and accounting for explosives Section 15: Arrest without warrant Section 16: Abetment and attempt Section 17: Forfeiture of explosives Section 18: Seizure and sale of vessels Section 19: Rewards to informers Section 20: Liability of principal for offences committed by agent, etc. Section 21: Where licensee under disability Section 22: Presumptions Section 23: Notice of accidents Section 24: Enquiry into accidents Section 25: Minister may authorize magazines or hulks Section 26: Regulations Section 27: Non-application in respect of Government, etc. Section 28: Repeal and saving Schedule
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External links Explosives Act 1957