Explosives Act, 1875

Restriction on sale of gunpowder in highways, &c.

30. Gunpowder shall not be hawked, sold, or exposed for sale upon any highway, street, public thoroughfare, or public place.

If any gunpowder is hawked, sold, or exposed for sale in contravention of this section—

(1.) The person hawking, selling, or exposing for sale the same, shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding forty shillings; and

(2.) All or any part of the gunpowder which is so hawked or exposed for sale, or is found in the possession of any person convicted under this section, may be forfeited.