(1) An explosives inspector may enter and search any premises for the purpose of ascertaining whether any explosive is unlawfully there.
(2) The power under subsection (1) may not be exercised in relation to a dwelling.
(3) An explosives inspector may stop any person in a public place and search him for the purpose of ascertaining whether he has any explosive unlawfully with him.
(4) An explosives inspector -
(a) may seize any explosive found in the course of a search under this section unless it appears to him that it is being, has been and will be used only for a lawful purpose, and
(b) may retain and, if necessary, destroy it.
(5) In this section "explosives inspector" means an inspector appointed under section 53 of the Explosives Act 1875 [1875 c. 17.].