Family Violence Act 2016
44Firearms licences
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44 Firearms licences (1) If an interim order or an after-hours order is made against a respondent who is the holder of a firearms licence, the respondent’s firearms licence is suspended until the interim order or after-hours order ends. Note For the application of this section to consent orders, see s 33 (3). (2) If a final order is made against a respondent who is the holder of a firearms licence, the respondent’s firearms licence is cancelled. (3) If a respondent’s firearms licence is suspended or cancelled, the court or judicial officer may order— (a) the seizure of the firearms licence; and (b) the seizure of any firearm or ammunition in the respondent’s possession.