199Additional requirements for firearms dealers

199 Additional requirements for firearms dealers (1) A licensed firearms dealer must affix and keep affixed to each firearm in the dealer’s possession (other than for the purposes of maintenance or repair) a label showing the entry number for that firearm as entered in the record required to be kept under this part and the identifying number (if any) of that firearm.

(2) If the registrar serves a written notice on a licensed firearms dealer about the acquisition, disposition or possession by the dealer of any firearms or firearm parts, the dealer must, within the time stated in the notice, give to the registrar the particulars required by the notice. (3) A licensed firearms dealer must, within 24 hours after becoming aware of the loss, theft or destruction of any firearm or firearm part that was in the possession of the dealer, notify the registrar of that loss, theft or destruction. (4) A licensed firearms dealer must ensure that each record required to be kept by the dealer under this Act is kept in a safe place on the registered premises for the firearm, other than a place in which firearms are kept under this Act. (5) A licensed firearms dealer commits an offence if the dealer— (a) takes possession of a firearm from someone else to— (i) repair, maintain or test it; or (ii) store it for the person; and (b) has not inspected— (i) the person’s licence or permit in relation to the firearm; and (ii) the firearm registration notice for the firearm. (6) Subsection (5) does not apply in relation to— (a) a firearm that is temporarily stored; or

(b) storage of a firearm mentioned in section 74 (b) (i) (Adult firearms licences—special conditions of category D licences). (7) A licensed firearms dealer must not store, maintain or repair a firearm that is not registered. (8) Subsection (7) does not apply in relation to a firearm that is temporarily stored. Note See s 237 (Offence—disposal of firearms by unauthorised holders generally) and s 238 (Offence—disposal of inherited firearms). (9) The regulations may prescribe other requirements with respect to licensed firearms dealers.