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(1) A person who possesses an explosive in a public place is guilty of an offence.
(2) A person who possesses, supplies or makes an explosive, under circumstances that give rise to a reasonable suspicion that the person did not possess, supply or make the explosive for a lawful purpose, is guilty of an offence.
Penalty:
(1) Imprisonment for 5 years
(2) Imprisonment for 3 years or fine of 50 penalty units, or both
(1) Mixed
(2) Mixed
Jurisdiction:
(1) Local, District or Supreme Court
(2) Local, District or Supreme Court
How committed:
(1) Person A has fireworks in the local park
(2) Person A has fireworks in his home
Important note:
Defence:
The person satisfies the court that he or she had a reasonable excuse for the possession and doing so or did so for a lawful purpose.