Firearms Act 1996
45Offence—contravention of condition by licensee etc
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45 Offence—contravention of condition by licensee etc (a) possesses or uses a prohibited firearm; and (b) is authorised by a licence or permit to possess or use the firearm; and (c) contravenes a condition of the licence or permit. Maximum penalty: 1 000 penalty units, imprisonment for 10 years or (a) possesses or uses a firearm (other than a prohibited firearm); and (b) is authorised by a licence or permit to possess or use the firearm; and (c) contravenes a condition of the licence or permit. (3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to a condition that the licensee or permit-holder must allow a police officer to enter to inspect facilities if— enter or inspect facilities; and