The Explosives Act 1875 (c. 17) The Explosives Act 1875 (c. 17) Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below: Sch. 9 para. 7(3) (4) repealed by Fireworks Act 2003 Sch. 7Paragraph 7 The Explosives Act 1875 (c. 17)