Firearms Regulations 2016
15Period of licences
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15 Period of licences
(1) A Category A, B or H firearms licence is in force for whichever of the following periods the licensee elects when applying for the licence:
(a) 5 years from the date of its issue;
(b) 3 years from the date of its issue.
(2) A Category C firearms licence granted to a person who is a primary producer is in force for whichever of the following periods the licensee elects when applying for the licence:
(a) 5 years from the date of its issue;
(b) 3 years from the date of its issue.
(3) A Category C firearms licence granted to a person who is employed or engaged in the business of primary production is in force for a period of 12 months from the date of its issue.
(4) A Category D firearms licence is in force for a period of 12 months from the date of its issue.
(5) A firearms dealer licence is in force for a period of 3 years from the date of its issue.
(6) A firearms museum licence is in force for a period of 3 years from the date of its issue.
(7) A firearm heirlooms licence is in force for 5 years from the date of its issue.