Crimes Ordinance
Part VIIA
7A-2
Section 58A
Cap. 200
Part VIIA
Unmarked Plastic Explosives
(Part VIIA added 52 of 1994 s. 2)
(Format changes—E.R. 4 of 2017)
58A.
Manufacture of unmarked plastic explosive
Any person who manufactures any plastic explosive that is not
marked with a designated detection agent commits an offence and
is liable to imprisonment for 14 years.
58B.
Possession etc. of unmarked plastic explosive
(1) Any person who, not being authorized for the purpose under
this section, knowingly has in his possession or custody or
under his control any unmarked plastic explosive commits an
offence and is liable to imprisonment for 14 years.
(2) The Government Chemist or any member of the Chinese
People’s Liberation Army or police officer designated for the
purpose of this subsection by the Commander of the Hong
Kong Garrison or the Commissioner of Police respectively are
authorized to have possession or custody of unmarked plastic
explosive, or to have such explosive under their control, if
they do so— (Amended 2 of 2012 s. 3)
(a) in the course of their duties; and
(b) solely for—
(i) use in research, development or testing of new or
modified explosives;
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16.11.2017
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