45Shot-firing permits

45 Shot-firing permits

(1)  In this regulation –

reasonable period means a period of at least 7 days as specified by the Secretary.

(2)  An adult may apply to the Secretary, in accordance with regulation 112 , for a shot-firing permit.

(3)  In addition to the requirements of regulation 112 , an application under subregulation (2) must specify each category of shot-firing for which endorsement is sought.

(4)  The Secretary may –

(a) refuse an application under subregulation (2) ; or

(b) approve an application under subregulation (2) on the conditions, if any, that the Secretary thinks fit (the permit conditions).

(5)  However, the Secretary must not approve the application unless satisfied that the applicant –

(a) has satisfactorily completed an accredited shot-firing course in each category of shot-firing for which endorsement is sought; or

(b) has satisfactorily completed, in another State, a course in shot-firing of substantially the same kind and standard as an accredited shot-firing course in each category of shot-firing for which endorsement is sought; or

(c) is authorised under a corresponding law to do shot-firing of each category for which endorsement is sought.

(6)  Also, the Secretary must not approve the application unless satisfied that the applicant –

(a) is an adult; and

(b) has legitimate need of the permit; and

(c) is, having regard to Schedule 4 and any other matters that the Secretary considers relevant, a fit and proper person to be a shot-firer.

(7)  If the application is refused, the Secretary is to notify the applicant as soon as practicable of –