Cap. 33 Art. 21Rulesastopacking for conveyance of gunpowder.

The following rules shall be observed in the conveyance of gunpowder:

(a) gunpowder in quantities not exceeding two kilogrammes shall be conveyed in receptacles of the description mentioned in article 18;

(b) gunpowder in quantities exceeding two kilogrammes shall be conveyed either in a single package or a double package. A single package shall be a box, barrel, or other case of such strength, construction and character that it will not be broken or accidentally opened or become defective or insecure whilst being conveyed, and will not allow the gunpowder to escape. If the gunpowder is conveyed in a double package, the inner package shall be a substantial case, bag, canister or other receptacle made and closed so as to prevent the gunpowder from escaping, and the outer package shall be a box, barrel or other receptacle of wood or metal or other solid material, of such strength, construction and character that it will not be broken or accidentally opened or become defective or insecure whilst being conveyed and will not allow the gunpowder to escape;

(c) the interior of every package shall be kept free from grit and otherwise clean;

(d) no other substance shall be put in the same package containing the gunpowder;

(e) no iron or steel shall be used in the construction of any such package, unless the same is covered with tin, zinc or other suitable material so as effectually to prevent the exposure of such iron or steel;

(f) the amount of gunpowder in any single package, or, if there is a double package, in any one outer package, shall not exceed forty-five kilogrammes;

(g) on every outer package there shall be affixed the words "Gunpowder/Porvli" in conspicuous characters.