249Offence—possessing ammunition generally

249 Offence—possessing ammunition generally (a) the person possesses ammunition for a firearm; and (b) the person is not authorised by a licence or permit to possess or acquire the ammunition. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply during the period ending 28 days after the day any of the following happens: (a) the licence or permit authorising the possession or acquisition of the ammunition is cancelled, suspended, surrendered or ends; Note Section 53 provides that a licence that authorises the licensee to use a firearm also authorises the licensee, in accordance with this Act or another territory law, to acquire, possess or use the calibre of ammunition made for use in the firearm. (b) the person is the registered owner, registered principal or a registered user of the firearm, and the firearm is disposed of or destroyed; (c) the person’s registration as owner or user of the firearm is cancelled. Note The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (2) (see Criminal Code, s 58). (3) Also, subsection (1) does not apply— (a) to a person who has an approved reason for requiring a starting pistol, if the ammunition is a blank cartridge for use in a starting pistol; or (b) in relation to the surrender of ammunition to a police officer. Note 1 Approved reason—see the dictionary. Note 2 The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (3) (see Criminal Code, s 58). (4) Strict liability applies to subsection (1) (b). (5) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1) acquire the ammunition under 1 or more of the following sections: s (5) (see Criminal Code, s 59).