Clause 40

Every person subject to military law who does an act in relation to any thing or substance that may be dangerous to life or property, which act causes, or is likely to cause, loss of life or bodily injury to any person or cause, or is likely to cause, damage to or destruction of any property shall, if he acted wilfully, be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction by a subordinate military court to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or any less punishment authorised by this Act and if he acted negligently be liable on conviction by a subordinate military court to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or any less punishment authorised by this Act.