11Mandatory grounds for refusal of permit for pistol

11 Mandatory grounds for refusal of permit for pistol

11 Mandatory grounds for refusal of permit for pistol

(1) The Commissioner must refuse to issue a permit authorising the possession or use of a pistol if the Commissioner is satisfied that the applicant intends to possess or use the pistol for the purposes of—

(a) hunting (including the control or suppression of vermin or pest animals) or fishing, or

(b) farming or grazing activities (including the destruction of diseased or injured animals).

(2) However, subclause (1) does not apply in relation to an applicant if the Commissioner is satisfied, on production of such evidence as the Commissioner may require, that the applicant has a medical condition or disability that prevents the applicant from using a rifle or shotgun for the purposes referred to in that subclause.

(3) If the Commissioner issues a permit pursuant to subclause (2) authorising a person to possess or use a pistol for a purpose referred to in subclause (2), the Commissioner must revoke any licence or permit that authorises the person to possess or use a rifle or shotgun.