The Explosives Act 1957 (), is a Malaysian laws which enacted relating to 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