When will the new laws for ammonium nitrate be in place in Victoria?
The Dangerous Goods Legislation (Amendment) Act 2004 came into effect in October 2004. New regulations that set down the details of the licensing scheme for HCDG were made on 2 August 2005. The regulations allow for a transition period rather than commence operation immediately. Enforcement of the regulations will not commence until 1 January 2006. This transition period is intended to enable current users who have a legitimate need for ammonium nitrate to comply fully with the new licence requirements; to enable current users who do not have a legitimate need, or are otherwise prohibited from holding ammonium nitrate products, to dispose of them; and to provide time for applications to be processed.
