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.