Explosives Act 1957
# Explosives Act 1957

The Explosives Act 1957 (Malay: Akta Bahan Letupan 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
