Regulation 24—Operating licence to sell, deal with or act as broker of explosives(1) A person shall not sell or deal in explosives unless that person has a licence granted for that purpose by the Commission (2) The licence shall be obtained on application to the Commission.(3) The application for the licence shall  (a) be in writing as set out in Form G in the Second Schedule;  (b) be made by a qualified explosives manager; and  (c) include an acceptable operating plan in accordance with regulations 8, 9 and 10.  (5) A dealer in explosives shall(a) keep that dealer's supply of explosives in a magazine that is erected, licensed and maintained in accordance with these Regulations or in another place for the storage of explosives licensed by the Chief Inspector; (b) not supply explosives to a person who does not have a permit or licence, issued by or under the authority of the Commissioner; and(c) not sell explosives which are expired or are in any way damaged or defective, unless written approval has been obtained from the Commission.(6) A dealer in explosives(a) shall not sell explosives which are damp, exude liquid, or which the dealer has reason to believe are defective or unsafe; and(b) shall where any explosive is found to be in the condition referred in paragraph (a) report the situation without delay to an Inspector.(7) Explosives found to be in any manner defective under subregulation (6) shall be disposed of as directed by the Inspector.(8) The licence to sell, deal in or act as a broker of explosives is valid for one calendar year and is renewable on application.(9) The application for the renewal of the licence under subregulation (3) shall be in the same manner as an application for a new licence and be in writing as set out in Form G in the Second Schedule and be made to the Commission not later than one month before the end of the year.