19Recognition of equivalent authorisations

19 Recognition of equivalent authorisations

19 Recognition of equivalent authorisations

(1) For the Act, section 3(1), definition of equivalent authorisation, the following licences are equivalent to a paintball marker permit if the licence was issued in relation to a paintball marker, however described—

(a) an adult firearms licence issued in the category of paintball marker under the Firearms Act 1996 of the Australian Capital Territory,

(b) a licence for a category A weapon within the meaning of the Weapons Act 1990 of Queensland,

(c) a licence for a category A firearm within the meaning of the Firearms Act 2015 of South Australia,

(d) a Category A firearms licence within the meaning of the Firearms Act 1996 of Tasmania,

(e) a paintball marker licence within the meaning of the Firearms Act 1996 of Victoria,

(f) a licence for a sub-category E5 firearm issued under the Firearms Act 1973 of Western Australia.

(2) An equivalent authorisation referred to in subsection (1) ceases to be taken to be a paintball marker permit if the holder of the licence has resided in New South Wales for a continuous period of more than 3 months.