15Paintball markers—authority to possess, use or store

15 Paintball markers—authority to possess, use or store (1) This section applies in relation to the possession or use of a paintball marker in the ACT at an approved paintball range operated by the paintball range operator for the range. (2) The paintball range operator, and an adult employee of the operator, are authorised to possess or use the paintball marker if the possession is in the course of the operation of the paintball range or the employee’s employment. (3) An adult is authorised to possess or use the paintball marker if— (a) the marker is in the person’s possession with the knowledge and approval of the paintball range operator or an adult employee of the operator; and (b) the person is taking part in a paintball activity conducted by the operator. (4) A person who is 16 or 17 years old (a young participant) is authorised to possess or use the paintball marker if the possession or use is in accordance with— (a) the requirements stated in subsection (3) (a) and (b); and (b) the written consent of a responsible person for the young participant. Note A responsible person for a young participant is a person with parental responsibility for the participant (see dict). (5) The paintball range operator is authorised to store, for the holder of a paintball marker licence, a registered paintball marker held under the Note See s 181 (Offence—storage requirements for category A, category B and paintball marker licences).