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163 Seizure of firearms etc.
If a person fails to comply with a direction given to the person under section 158(2), or a police officer searches premises under section 159(2), the police officer—
(a) must seize any firearm or firearms authority the officer is aware is in the person's possession; and
(b) may seize ammunition or a weapon the officer is aware is in the person's possession.
S. 164 (Heading) amended by No. 55/2009 s. 11(1).