Special Cases, provide exemptions to the general public, industry, emergency responders and government employees. Some of the exemptions listed are partial and may be exempt from certain sections or parts of the Regulations with conditions.
The use of these exemptions is optional. A person may choose to comply with all requirements of the Regulations instead of taking advantage of an exemption. Most of the time exemptions have conditions attached to them. All conditions must be followed, otherwise, full compliance with the Regulations is required.
The following sections of the Regulations, and some of the special provisions included in Schedule 2 (Special Provisions), provide an exemption for dangerous goods that are "in transport." Exemptions extend to handling, offering for transport and to the means of containment used.
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