Regulation 26—Operating licence to manufacture explosives(1) A person shall not manufacture 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 Commission, on receipt of an application may issue the licence, subject to the conditions and for the period determined by the Commission.(4) The application for the licence shall(a) be in writing as set out in Form J in the Second Schedule; (b) be made by an explosives manager; and(c) include an acceptable operating plan in accordance with  regulations 9 and 10.(5) A person granted a licence to manufacture explosives shall comply with the conditions of the licence and the requirements of these Regulations in relation to the manufacture, storage, use or disposal of the explosives.(6) The licence to manufacture explosives is valid for one calendar year and is renewable on application.(7) The application for the renewal of the licence shall be made in the same manner as an application for a new licence and be in writing as set out in Form J of the Second Schedule and be made to the Commission not later than one month before the end of the year.