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; Verified Copy Last updated date 16.11.2017