Chapter:	200	Title:	CRIMES ORDINANCE	Gazette Number:	2 of 2012
Section:	58B	Heading:	Possession etc. of unmarked plastic explosive	Version Date:	17/02/2012

(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 Peopleˇ¦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;
(ii) use in training in explosives detection or the development or testing of explosives detection equipment; or
(iii) forensic science purposes.