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Firearms Act 1997
98Seizure
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98 Seizure A firearm seized by or surrendered to a police officer under this Act or any other law in force in the Territory may be retained by the officer or another police officer: (a) to determine whether an offence against this or any other Act has been committed; or (b) until the Commissioner makes a decision under this Act in respect of the firearm.