Explosives Regulations, 2013 (SOR/2013-211)

Authorized Sale

Marginal note:Sale

518 A component seller may sell a Tier 3 component. The component seller must comply with this Division.

Rules for Component Sellers

Marginal note:Theft or tampering

519 If any theft or attempted theft of, or any tampering with, a Tier 3 component is discovered,

• (a) the local police force must be informed immediately;

• (b) the Chief Inspector of Explosives must be informed within 24 hours after the discovery; and

• (c) a written report of the incident must be submitted to the Chief Inspector of Explosives as soon as the circumstances permit.

Marginal note:No sale

• 520 (1) A sale of a Tier 3 component must be refused if the component seller has reasonable grounds to suspect that the component will be used for a criminal purpose.

• Marginal note:Reporting

  (2) Every refusal to sell the component under subsection (1) or section 521 must be reported to the Chief Inspector of Explosives and to the local police force within 24 hours after the refusal.

Marginal note:Responsibility of employee

521 An employee of a component seller must not sell a Tier 3 component if they have reasonable grounds to suspect that the component will be used for a criminal purpose.