3Definitions

3 Definitions

3 Definitions

(1) In this Regulation—

government agency means a Public Service agency (within the meaning of the Government Sector Employment Act 2013) or public authority.

local consent authority, in relation to any premises or place, means—

(a) the local council in whose area (within the meaning of the Local Government Act 1993) the premises or the place is, or will be, situated, or

(b) if consent to the carrying out of development on the land concerned is required from a person or body other than the council—that person or body.

pistol club means a shooting club that conducts or organises approved pistol shooting competitions.

security guard means a person who—

(a) is employed to carry on a security activity referred to in section 4 (1) (c) of the Security Industry Act 1997, and

(b) is the holder of a class 1F licence under that Act.

shooting range includes a moveable shooting range.

the Act means the Firearms Act 1996.

Note.

The Act and the Interpretation Act 1987 contain definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this Regulation.

(2) Notes included in this Regulation do not form part of this Regulation.

cl 3: Am 2018 No 44, Sch 2.4 [1]; 2021 (314), Sch 1[1].