{"id":"nsw:sl-2024-0442","name":"Paintball Regulation 2024","slug":"paintball-regulation-2024","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"442 of 2024","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":174584,"registerId":"nsw-sl-2024-0442-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Part 1 Preliminary\n\nPart 1 Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of regulation","content":"#### 1 Name of regulation\n\n1 Name of regulation\n\n> This regulation is the [Paintball Regulation 2024](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2024-0442).","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"#### 2 Commencement\n\n2 Commencement\n\n> This regulation commences on 1 September 2024.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> This regulation replaces the [Paintball Regulation 2019](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2019-0287), which is repealed on 1 September 2024 by the [Subordinate Legislation Act 1989](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1989-146), section 10(2).","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 3 Definitions\n\n3 Definitions\n\n> In this regulation—\n> \n> fee unit—see Schedule 1, Part 2, section 2.\n> \n> firearm has the same meaning as in the [Firearms Act 1996](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1996-046).\n> \n> the Act means the [Paintball Act 2018](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2018-044).\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The Act and the [Interpretation Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-015) contain definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this regulation.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Use of paintball markers other than at authorised paintball venues—the Act, s 5(3)","content":"# Part 2 Use of paintball markers other than at authorised paintball venues—the Act, s 5(3)\n\nPart 2 Use of paintball markers other than at authorised paintball venues—the Act, s 5(3)","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applications for use of paintball marker other than at authorised paintball venue","content":"#### 4 Applications for use of paintball marker other than at authorised paintball venue\n\n4 Applications for use of paintball marker other than at authorised paintball venue\n\n> > (1) The holder of a paintball marker permit may apply to the Secretary for an authorisation to use a paintball marker at a place other than an authorised venue (the nominated venue).\n> \n> > (2) The application must—\n> > \n> > > (a) be made to the Secretary in the approved form, and\n> > \n> > > (b) be accompanied by any other information required by the Secretary to assess the application, and\n> > \n> > > (c) be accompanied by the fee specified in Schedule 1.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding applications","content":"#### 5 Deciding applications\n\n5 Deciding applications\n\n> The Secretary may decide an application for an authorisation by—\n> \n> > (a) granting the authorisation, with or without conditions, or\n> \n> > (b) refusing to grant the authorisation.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Considerations for deciding applications","content":"#### 6 Considerations for deciding applications\n\n6 Considerations for deciding applications\n\n> In deciding whether to grant or refuse an authorisation, the Secretary must take into account the following—\n> \n> > (a) information provided by the applicant under section 4(2)(b),\n> \n> > (b) any disciplinary action taken against the applicant under the Act, section 44(1),\n> \n> > (c) whether the applicant’s proposed use of a paintball marker can be reasonably accommodated by an authorised paintball venue,\n> \n> > (d) whether the nominated venue is suitable for the proposed use,\n> \n> > (e) the impact of the following factors on the suitability of the nominated venue for the proposed use—\n> > \n> > > (i) the size of the venue,\n> > \n> > > (ii) the location of the venue,\n> > \n> > > (iii) the geography of the venue’s location,\n> > \n> > > (iv) the proximity of the venue to facilities used for community, educational, recreational or cultural activities,\n> \n> > (f) whether the applicant’s proposed use of the nominated venue would pose a risk to public safety,\n> \n> > (g) the public interest.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Review of decisions on application","content":"#### 7 Review of decisions on application\n\n7 Review of decisions on application\n\n> An applicant may apply to the Tribunal for an administrative review under the [Administrative Decisions Review Act 1997](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1997-076) of a decision by the Secretary under section 5.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Permits","content":"# Part 3 Permits\n\nPart 3 Permits","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Supply of paintball marker under paintball marker sharing arrangement—the Act, s 11(1)(d)","content":"#### 8 Supply of paintball marker under paintball marker sharing arrangement—the Act, s 11(1)(d)\n\n8 Supply of paintball marker under paintball marker sharing arrangement—the Act, s 11(1)(d)\n\n> > (1) A supplier must not supply a paintball marker to the recipient under a paintball marker sharing arrangement for more than 14 consecutive days.\n> \n> > (2) For the Act, section 79(1), a supplier is exempt from the Act, section 66(1) in relation to the supply of a paintball marker under a paintball marker sharing arrangement if the paintball marker is returned within 14 days.\n> \n> > (3) If a paintball marker is supplied under a paintball marker sharing arrangement and the paintball marker is not returned within 14 days, the period for notifying the Secretary of the supply is, for the Act, section 66(1), 21 days after the paintball marker is supplied.\n> \n> > (4) For the Act, section 66(4), the supplier and the recipient must keep in a form suitable for inspection, and retain for 7 years, a written record specifying the following in relation to each supply of a paintball marker under a paintball marker sharing arrangement—\n> > \n> > > (a) the name, address and paintball venue permit number of the supplier and the recipient,\n> > \n> > > (b) if the paintball marker has a serial number—the serial number of the paintball marker,\n> > \n> > > (c) if the paintball marker does not have a serial number—information that is reasonably sufficient to enable the paintball marker to be readily identified,\n> > > \n> > > Examples of information—\n> > > \n> > > the maker of the marker, the colour or unique marking on the marker or the model of the marker\n> > \n> > > (d) the date on which the supply occurred,\n> > \n> > > (e) if the paintball marker was returned within 14 days—the date the paintball marker was returned,\n> > \n> > > (f) if the paintball marker was not returned within 14 days—confirmation the paintball marker was not returned.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n> \n> > (5) In this section—\n> > \n> > paintball marker sharing arrangement means an arrangement referred to in the Act, section 11(1)(d) between a supplier and a recipient for the supply of paintball markers in accordance with this part.\n> > \n> > recipient means the holder of a paintball venue permit who receives a paintball marker from a supplier under a paintball marker sharing arrangement.\n> > \n> > supplier means the holder of a paintball venue permit who provides a paintball marker to another holder of a paintball venue permit under a paintball marker sharing arrangement.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Supply of paintball markers at authorised paintball venues—the Act, section 11(1)(e)","content":"#### 9 Supply of paintball markers at authorised paintball venues—the Act, section 11(1)(e)\n\n9 Supply of paintball markers at authorised paintball venues—the Act, section 11(1)(e)\n\n> The Secretary may authorise the holder of a paintball venue permit to supply a paintball marker to the holder of a paintball marker permit at an authorised paintball venue.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Suitability to hold a paintball marker permit—the Act, s 14(1)(e)","content":"#### 10 Suitability to hold a paintball marker permit—the Act, s 14(1)(e)\n\n10 Suitability to hold a paintball marker permit—the Act, s 14(1)(e)\n\n> The course of training prescribed for a paintball marker permit is a course of training that—\n> \n> > (a) addresses the safe use of paintball markers and the safe conduct of activities associated with paintball markers, and\n> \n> > (b) is approved by the Secretary, and\n> \n> > (c) is provided—\n> > \n> > > (i) by or on behalf of the Secretary, or\n> > \n> > > (ii) by an approved entity.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Conditions of paintball venue permits","content":"# Part 4 Conditions of paintball venue permits\n\nPart 4 Conditions of paintball venue permits","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Protective clothing and equipment—the Act, s 37(3)(a)","content":"#### 11 Protective clothing and equipment—the Act, s 37(3)(a)\n\n11 Protective clothing and equipment—the Act, s 37(3)(a)\n\n> > (1) The following protective clothing and equipment are prescribed for a person to be permitted to enter a paintball game area when there is a paintball marker in the paintball game area—\n> > \n> > > (a) protective covering for the person’s eyes and face,\n> > > \n> > > Example of protective covering—\n> > > \n> > > a paintball helmet or mask\n> > \n> > > (b) enclosed shoes,\n> > \n> > > (c) other clothing or equipment that covers as much of the person as is reasonable in the circumstances.\n> \n> > (2) The clothing and equipment referred to in subsection (1) must be appropriate for the person and the conditions.","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Supervision of use of paintball markers—the Act, s 41(1)","content":"#### 12 Supervision of use of paintball markers—the Act, s 41(1)\n\n12 Supervision of use of paintball markers—the Act, s 41(1)\n\n> An employee of the holder of a paintball venue permit who does not hold a paintball marker permit must satisfactorily complete a course of training that—\n> \n> > (a) addresses the safe use of paintball markers and the safe conduct of activities associated with paintball markers, and\n> \n> > (b) is approved by the Secretary, and\n> \n> > (c) is provided—\n> > \n> > > (i) by or on behalf of the Secretary, or\n> > \n> > > (ii) by an approved entity.","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Register of paintball markers","content":"# Part 5 Register of paintball markers\n\nPart 5 Register of paintball markers","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Register of paintball markers—the Act, s 65(6)","content":"#### 13 Register of paintball markers—the Act, s 65(6)\n\n13 Register of paintball markers—the Act, s 65(6)\n\n> The following information must be included in the Register—\n> \n> > (a) if the paintball marker does not have a serial number—information that is reasonably sufficient to enable the paintball marker to be readily identified,\n> > \n> > Examples of information—\n> > \n> > the maker of the marker, the colour or unique marking on the marker or the model of the marker\n> \n> > (b) for each paintball marker—\n> > \n> > > (i) the address of the person who holds the permit for the paintball marker (the permit holder), and\n> > \n> > > (ii) if the paintball marker is stored at a different address—the address at which the paintball marker is stored,\n> \n> > (c) for each permit holder and former permit holder—\n> > \n> > > (i) details of the cancellation or suspension of any permit held, or previously held, by the person, and\n> > \n> > > (ii) details of any disciplinary action taken against the person, and\n> > \n> > > (iii) details of convictions for a relevant offence.","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Provision of information to Secretary about supply or disposal of paintball markers","content":"#### 14 Provision of information to Secretary about supply or disposal of paintball markers\n\n14 Provision of information to Secretary about supply or disposal of paintball markers\n\n> > (1) For the Act, section 66(1) and (3), the period of 7 days is prescribed.\n> \n> > (2) For the Act, section 66(4), the information must be provided in a form approved by the Secretary.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Disposal of paintball markers","content":"# Part 6 Disposal of paintball markers\n\nPart 6 Disposal of paintball markers","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Process for disposal of paintball markers—the Act, s 35","content":"#### 15 Process for disposal of paintball markers—the Act, s 35\n\n15 Process for disposal of paintball markers—the Act, s 35\n\n> An authorised supplier must dispose of a paintball marker as follows—\n> \n> > (a) the chassis of the marker must be severed to make the marker permanently inoperable,\n> \n> > (b) if the paintball marker has a serial number—the serial number must be destroyed,\n> \n> > (c) the remaining parts of the inoperable marker must be disposed of—\n> > \n> > > (i) in a safe way, and\n> > \n> > > (ii) with care taken against causing injury to persons or property.\n> \n> Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Refusal of permits","content":"# Part 7 Refusal of permits\n\nPart 7 Refusal of permits","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Refusal of paintball venue permits—the Act, section 17(2)(b)","content":"#### 16 Refusal of paintball venue permits—the Act, section 17(2)(b)\n\n16 Refusal of paintball venue permits—the Act, section 17(2)(b)\n\n> The Secretary may refuse a paintball venue permit if the applicant for the paintball venue permit has not provided information demonstrating that an approval under the [Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1979-203) required to use the premises as a paintball venue is in force.","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed period for deemed refusal of permits—the Act, s 17(5)","content":"#### 17 Prescribed period for deemed refusal of permits—the Act, s 17(5)\n\n17 Prescribed period for deemed refusal of permits—the Act, s 17(5)\n\n> > (1) The Secretary is taken to have refused a permit if the Secretary fails to give an applicant for a permit notice of a decision to grant or refuse the permit within 28 days after the application is received.\n> \n> > (2) If the Secretary requires information from another agency to assess an application, the period from when the Secretary requests the information until the information is provided is not to be included in calculating the period of 28 days.","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"Part 8","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"# Part 8 Miscellaneous\n\nPart 8 Miscellaneous","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Relevant offences","content":"#### 18 Relevant offences\n\n18 Relevant offences\n\n> For the Act, section 3(1), definition of relevant offence, paragraph (e), an offence against the following Acts is prescribed—\n> \n> > (a) the [Fair Trading Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-068),\n> \n> > (b) the Australian Consumer Law (NSW).","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Recognition of equivalent authorisations","content":"#### 19 Recognition of equivalent authorisations\n\n19 Recognition of equivalent authorisations\n\n> > (1) For the Act, section 3(1), definition of equivalent authorisation, the following licences are equivalent to a paintball marker permit if the licence was issued in relation to a paintball marker, however described—\n> > \n> > > (a) an adult firearms licence issued in the category of paintball marker under the Firearms Act 1996 of the Australian Capital Territory,\n> > \n> > > (b) a licence for a category A weapon within the meaning of the Weapons Act 1990 of Queensland,\n> > \n> > > (c) a licence for a category A firearm within the meaning of the Firearms Act 2015 of South Australia,\n> > \n> > > (d) a Category A firearms licence within the meaning of the Firearms Act 1996 of Tasmania,\n> > \n> > > (e) a paintball marker licence within the meaning of the Firearms Act 1996 of Victoria,\n> > \n> > > (f) a licence for a sub-category E5 firearm issued under the Firearms Act 1973 of Western Australia.\n> \n> > (2) An equivalent authorisation referred to in subsection (1) ceases to be taken to be a paintball marker permit if the holder of the licence has resided in New South Wales for a continuous period of more than 3 months.","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees—the Act, s 80(1A)(a)","content":"#### 20 Fees—the Act, s 80(1A)(a)\n\n20 Fees—the Act, s 80(1A)(a)\n\n> The fees set out in Schedule 1, Part 1 are prescribed.","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Secretary’s power to waive, reduce, postpone or refund fees—the Act, s 80(1A)(b)","content":"#### 21 Secretary’s power to waive, reduce, postpone or refund fees—the Act, s 80(1A)(b)\n\n21 Secretary’s power to waive, reduce, postpone or refund fees—the Act, s 80(1A)(b)\n\n> The Secretary may waive, reduce, postpone or refund, in whole or part, a fee payable or paid under the Act or this regulation if the Secretary is satisfied—\n> \n> > (a) the person who must pay or has paid the fee is suffering financial hardship, or\n> \n> > (b) special circumstances exist.\n> > \n> > Example of special circumstances—\n> > \n> > circumstances involving a natural disaster or recovery from a natural disaster","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Savings","content":"#### 22 Savings\n\n22 Savings\n\n> An act, matter or thing that, immediately before the repeal of the [Paintball Regulation 2019](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2019-0287), had effect under that regulation continues to have effect under this regulation.","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 1","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Fees","content":"# Schedule 1 Fees\n\nSchedule 1 Fees\n\nsection 20","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 2","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Penalty notice offences","content":"# Schedule 2 Penalty notice offences\n\nSchedule 2 Penalty notice offences\n\n| Provision | Penalty—corporations | Penalty—individuals |\n| Offences under the Act |\n| Section 28(1) for a contravention of the condition set out in— |  |  |\n| (a) the Act, section 36A | $220 | $220 |\n| (b) the Act, section 36B | $2,200 | $2,200 |\n| (c) the Act, section 37(1) | $3,600 | $720 |\n| (d) the Act, section 37(2) | $4,800 | $1,200 |\n| (e) the Act, section 37(3) | $4,800 | $1,200 |\n| (f) the Act, section 38(1) | $6,000 | $1,200 |\n| (g) the Act, section 38(2) | $4,800 | $1,200 |\n| (h) the Act, section 39(1) | $3,000 | $600 |\n| (i) the Act, section 39(2) | $3,000 | $600 |\n| (j) the Act, section 39(3) | $4,800 | $1,200 |\n| (k) the Act, section 41(1) | $3,600 | $720 |\n| Section 30(1) | $4,800 | $1,200 |\n| Section 33(2) | $4,800 | $1,200 |\n| Section 34(3) | $3,000 | $600 |\n| Section 63 | $3,600 | $720 |\n| Section 64 | $3,000 | $600 |\n| Section 66(1) | $3,000 | $600 |\n| Section 66(3) | $3,000 | $600 |\n| Offences under this regulation |\n| Section 8(4) | $3,000 | $600 |\n| Section 15(a) or (b) | $3,000 | $600 |","sortOrder":37}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulation preserves and continues the regulatory coverage in force immediately before repeal (see savings clause, section 22). It primarily clarifies and prescribes procedural and administrative details—fees and indexation, training standards, record‑keeping and disposal mechanics, authorisation criteria, and penalty amounts—rather than expanding the types of activities or persons captured by the regulatory scheme."},"complexity_factors":["Secretary's discretionary decision‑making and conditions on authorisations (sections 5 and 6) increases administrative judgment and potential case‑by‑case variation.","Detailed record‑keeping and retention obligation for paintball marker sharing (7‑year retention, required fields) with a specified penalty (section 8(4)).","Interlocking training and approval requirements for permit holders and supervised employees, involving Secretary approval or approved entities (sections 10 and 12).","Disposal procedure requiring physical destruction of chassis and serial numbers, with a penalty (section 15) creates operational compliance steps for suppliers.","Fee schedule plus CPI‑linked indexing, rounding rules and notification duties create arithmetic and timing complexity (Schedule 1 Part 2, section 2 and related rounding rules).","Cross‑jurisdictional recognition of equivalent licences with a residency cutoff adds rules for interstate licence holders (section 19).","Interaction with other statutes and administrative review pathways (references to the Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Administrative Decisions Review Act; sections 7 and 16) requires multi‑statute navigation.","Penalty notice schedule assigns varying monetary amounts across many offences, requiring precision in enforcement (Schedule 2)."],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation updates how paintball markers and venues are regulated: it sets permit and authorisation processes, safety and training requirements, supplier record‑keeping and disposal rules, fee amounts and indexing, penalty notices, and recognition of equivalent interstate licences. It affects paintball venue operators, marker permit holders, suppliers, and the Secretary, because it defines who pays fees, what records must be kept, what counts as safe conduct, and how decisions and reviews are made."},"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Insufficient information was provided to assess whether the regulation's scope changed from its original intent. Only website metadata and status information were supplied — no explanatory memorandum, amendment history, or substantive provisions were included to make this determination."},"complexity_factors":["Only metadata and website navigation content was provided — no substantive regulatory provisions were included in the supplied text","Based on the title alone, paintball regulation is a relatively narrow, industry-specific area of law","As subordinate legislation, it operates within the constraints of a parent Act, adding one layer of interpretive complexity","Automatic repeal mechanism under the Subordinate Legislation Act 1989 adds a minor temporal consideration","Score cannot be accurately assessed without the full text — complexity could be higher if the actual provisions contain technical safety or licensing frameworks"],"plain_english_summary":"The Paintball Regulation 2024 (NSW) prescribes how paintball activities must be run in New South Wales — affecting venue operators, players/participants and regulators by setting licensing, safety and compliance expectations under the Paintball Act. It commenced 30 August 2024 and is slated for automatic repeal on 1 September 2029. Note: the specific substantive provisions were not provided, so detailed impacts can’t be assessed here."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulation appears consistent with its original intent under the Paintball Act 2018. It operationalises the Act's framework without significant expansion beyond the established regulatory scheme for paintball venues, permits, and safety requirements. The 2024 version replaces the 2019 regulation with updated fee structures and minor operational refinements but does not represent scope creep."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross-referencing to the parent Paintball Act 2018 and other legislation (Firearms Act 1996, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, etc.)","Nested definitions within sections (e.g., 'paintball marker sharing arrangement' defined inside section 8(5))","Conditional logic in fee calculations involving CPI indexing with rounding rules and floor provisions (Schedule 1, Part 2)","Multiple penalty tiers distinguishing between corporations and individuals (Schedule 2)","Time-based conditions with exceptions (14-day sharing limit with 21-day notification exception in section 8)","Dual commencement triggers and savings provisions ensuring continuity from repealed 2019 regulation"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets out the detailed rules for how paintball operates in New South Wales. It covers who can use paintball markers (the guns), where they can use them, what safety equipment is required, and how venues must be run.\n\n**Key things this regulation does:**\n\n- **Off-site use**: Lets people apply for special permission to use paintball markers away from official venues, if they can show the location is safe and suitable (Part 2).\n\n- **Sharing markers between venues**: Allows paintball venues to lend markers to each other for up to 14 days without triggering normal supply rules, provided they keep detailed records (Part 3, section 8).\n\n- **Safety rules**: Mandates that anyone entering a game area must wear eye and face protection, enclosed shoes, and appropriate clothing. Venue staff who don't hold permits must complete safety training (Part 4).\n\n- **Record keeping**: Requires a register tracking all paintball markers, including who owns them, where they're stored, and any disciplinary actions against owners (Part 5).\n\n- **Destroying old markers**: Sets out how to permanently disable markers when disposing of them—cutting the chassis and destroying serial numbers (Part 6).\n\n- **Fees**: Sets application fees using a \"fee unit\" system that adjusts for inflation each year (Schedule 1).\n\n- **Interstate recognition**: Automatically recognises equivalent paintball licences from other Australian states and territories, though these expire if the holder lives in NSW for more than 3 months (section 19).\n\n- **Penalty notices**: Lists specific fines for various offences, with higher penalties for corporations than individuals (Schedule 2).\n\n**Who it affects**: Paintball venue operators, paintball marker owners, employees at venues, and people wanting to use markers outside official venues.\n\n**Why it matters**: Paintball markers are classified as firearms in NSW, so this regulation creates a framework that allows the sport to operate safely while maintaining strict oversight of these weapons."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/paintball-regulation-2024","history":"/api/acts/paintball-regulation-2024/history","analysis":"/api/acts/paintball-regulation-2024/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/paintball-regulation-2024/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/paintball-regulation-2024/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/paintball-regulation-2024/documents"}}