Firearms Act 2024
Part 8Firearms prohibition orders
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Part 8 — Firearms prohibition orders
Division 1 — Making of firearms prohibition order
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Commissioner may make firearms prohibition order 152
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Form and content of firearms prohibition order 153
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Register of firearms prohibition orders 154
Division 2 — Service of firearms prohibition order
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Manner of service 154
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Powers to request particulars and detain for purposes of service 154
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Offence of failing to comply with directions for service 156
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Proof of service 156
Division 3 — Commencement, duration and effect of firearms prohibition order
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Commencement 157
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Duration 157
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Effect of firearms prohibition order when served 157
Division 4 — Offences relating to firearms prohibition orders
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Requirement to surrender firearms and other things 158
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Prohibition against acquiring, supplying, possessing or using firearms and related things 159
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Prohibition against entering, remaining or residing at certain places 160
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Prohibition against associating with persons in possession of firearms and other things 161
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Prohibition against giving possession of firearms and other things to prohibited persons 162
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Prohibited person to notify change of address 163
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Recognition of firearms prohibition orders of other jurisdictions 163