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Firearms Regulation 2017
16Requirement to notify change of particulars other than address
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16 Requirement to notify change of particulars other than address
> > (1) The holder of a licence or permit must, if there is any change in a particular (for example, the name of the holder) stated in the licence or permit—
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> > > (a) notify the Commissioner, in writing or in such other manner as may be approved, of the change within 14 days after the change occurs, and
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> > > (b) if a replacement licence or permit is issued to the holder—surrender the original licence or permit at the police station nearest to the usual place of residence of the holder within 14 days after receiving the replacement licence or permit.
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> > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
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> > (2) This clause extends to a change in the genuine reason for which the person was issued with a licence (including the removal of a genuine reason or the inclusion of an additional genuine reason).
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> > (3) This clause does not apply to a change in a licensee’s or permit holder’s place of residence.
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> > Note.
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> > Section 69 of the Act already requires the holder of a licence or permit to provide particulars of his or her change of address.