Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control Act 2021 · s 27

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s 27Penalties for offences for unlicensed regulated activities involving explosives, etc.

A person who is guilty of an offence under section 21(1), 22(1) or (3), 23(1) or (4), 24(1), 25(1) or 26(1) or (2) shall —

(a)

if a prohibited explosive is involved, be punished on conviction with —

(i)

where the person is an individual — imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years and a fine not exceeding $100,000; or

(ii)

in any other case — a fine not exceeding $200,000;

(b)

if an explosive other than a prohibited explosive is involved, be punished on conviction with —

(i)

where the person is an individual — imprisonment for a term not exceeding 36 months and a fine not exceeding $50,000; or

(ii)

in any other case — a fine not exceeding $100,000; or

(c)

where an explosive precursor is involved, be liable on conviction —

(i)

where the person is an individual — to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 24 months or to both; or

(ii)

in any other case — to a fine not exceeding $100,000.