Criminal Code Act 1995

Div 72 (heading) substituted by No 3 of 2007, s 3 and Sch 1 item 1, effective 25 August 2007. The heading formerly read:

Division 72 - International terrorist activities using explosive or lethal devices

Subdiv B inserted by No 3 of 2007, s 3 and Sch 1 item 8, effective 25 August 2007.

S 72.21 repealed by No 31 of 2014, s 3 and Sch 9 item 13, effective 24 June 2014. S 72.21 formerly read:

SECTION 72.21 Authorisation of manufacturers - 6 month transitional period  
Object

(1)
The object of this section is to allow manufacturers a 6 month transitional period for compliance with sections 72.12 , 72.14 and 72.15 .

Authorisation

(2)
A responsible Minister may, by writing, authorise:

(a) the manufacture of an unmarked plastic explosive after the commencement of this section; or

(b) the trafficking in an unmarked plastic explosive manufactured after the commencement of this section; or

(c) the possession of an unmarked plastic explosive manufactured after the commencement of this section.

(3)
A responsible Minister must not give an authorisation under subsection (2) in relation to an unmarked plastic explosive unless the responsible Minister is satisfied that the plastic explosive is exclusively for use in connection with:

(a) the operation of the Australian Defence Force; or

(b) the operation in Australia of a visiting force (within the meaning of the Defence (Visiting Forces) Act 1963 ) or;

(c) the operation of:

(i) the Australian Federal Police; or

(ii) the police force or police service of a State or Territory.

Conditions and restrictions

(4)
An authorisation under subsection (2) is subject to such conditions and restrictions as are specified in the authorisation.

Sunset

(5)
This section ceases to have effect at the end of 6 months after its commencement.

S 72.21 inserted by No 3 of 2007, s 3 and Sch 1 item 8, effective 25 August 2007.