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Firearms Act 1996
222Discharge of firearm—general
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222 Discharge of firearm—general
(1) A person must not, without reasonable excuse, discharge a firearm
on, onto or across—
(a) land, (other than land that is in or near a street or public place)
that is—
(i) leased land; or
(ii) occupied under a licence granted by the Territory;
except with the written consent of the lessee or occupier of that
land or other person apparently acting with the authority of the
lessee or occupier; or
(b) any other land—except with the written approval of the
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a person who is on an
approved shooting range owned or used by an approved club if the
person is taking part in a competition or activity conducted by or in
association with the club.