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Firearms Act 2024

Part 1Preliminary

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Part 1 — Preliminary

Short title 2
Commencement 2
Act binds Crown 2
Principles and objects 2
Terms used 4
Firearms 9
Use of firearm 11
Firearm categories 11
Disqualified persons and interim disqualified persons 12
Membership of disqualifying organisation 13
Finding of guilt 14
Possession 14
Immediate possession 15
Major firearm parts 16
Relevant management positions 16
Delegation of Commissioner’s powers and duties 17
Exemptions 18
Antique firearms 19

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