Oman Sultani Decree No. 82/1977 On the Use of Explosives and their Circulation in the Sultanate
As amended by
The Oman Sultani Decree No. 19/1978 dated 01/05/1978
We, Qaboos bin Said, Sultan of Oman,
Having perused the Law on the Regulation of the Administrative Apparatus of the State for the year 1975 and its amendments,
The Omani Penal Code, promulgated by the Oman Decree No. 7/1974,
The Police Law, Oman Law No. 5/1973,
In view of the security of the citizens and public safety and based on the public interest requirements,
Issued the following Decree:
Article 1
The provisions of this Law shall apply to whoever uses explosives in any way, deals with them or acquires them. This also applies in particular on the trade companies, contracting companies, import agencies, supply agencies, individuals and groups exercising activities related to explosives.
A new paragraph was added by virtue of Article 1 of Oman Sultani Decree No. 19/1978 dated 01/05/1978:
The provisions of this Law shall not apply to the Sultan's Armed Forces with their land, air and marine sections concerning the military ammunition and explosives with which these Forces are equipped.