Finally, it should be noted that the Regulation provides for certain exemptions from the labelling requirement. In particular, the regulation states in 27 CFR 555.182 that it is a “positive defence” if the sponsor proves by a balance of evidence that the plastic explosive consists of a small quantity of plastic explosive intended and used solely for lawful research purposes; the development and testing of new explosives; training in explosives detection or the development or testing of explosives detection equipment; or for forensic scientific purposes. The regulations further specify an affirmative defense for materials that have been or would be incorporated into a military device in the United States and that would remain an integral part of that equipment. These devices must be or become the property of the military or a federal agency performing a police function. All questions regarding the requirements of the Act, including periods of use, means of detection and positive defence issues, should be directed to the Explosives Industry Programs Division at 202-648-7120. 3. Unmarked plastic explosives manufactured in or imported into Canada before the day on which this section comes into force may be transported in accordance with the regulations of an Act governing the manufacture, testing, acquisition, possession, sale, storage, transportation, import and export of explosives and the use of fireworks. Illicit trafficking refers to any importation into Canada. Export an explosive from Canada or transport an explosive through Canada if: 4. No person shall import or export unmarked plastic explosives unless the explosives are an integral part of a military device. (f) rules on the procedure for an explosive to be declared authorized, the type of test to be carried out to determine whether it can be declared authorized and the circumstances under which an explosive can be declared an authorized explosive; If you are dealing with plastic explosives, you must comply with Australian law. (c) do not conflict with any other Act of Parliament or any regulation made under any other Act of Parliament governing the import, export, packaging, handling and transportation of explosives; (c.1) requiring that explosives be accompanied by precautionary statements and specifying the content of those instructions; Under the Act, persons in possession of unlabeled plastic explosives on 24 April 1996, with the exception of a United States agency (including a military reserve component) or a state National Guard, were required to report certain information about plastic explosives in their possession to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
The law provided for a “grace period” of 3 years for unmarked plastic explosives created before the age of 24. April 1996, with the exception of records held by a U.S. agency with a military or police function.