153Spear guns

#### 153 Spear guns 153 Spear guns > > (1) A person who is under the age of 14 years must not— > > > > > (a) acquire or supply a spear gun, or > > > > > (b) use a spear gun, or > > > > > (c) have a spear gun in the person’s possession. > > > > Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. > > > (2) A person who is of or above the age of 12 years (but under the age of 14 years) does not commit an offence under subclause (1) (b) or (c) if the person is using, carrying or in possession of the spear gun while under the direct supervision of a person who is of or above the age of 18 years. > > > (3) A person must not supply a spear gun to a person under the age of 14 years. > > > > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. > > > (4) In this clause— > > > > spear gun means a spear gun having an overall length (being the length of the spear gun when it is not loaded with a spear) of at least 45 cm.