Personal Violence Act 2016
38Firearm licences—other conditions and orders
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38 Firearm licences—other conditions and orders (1) If a respondent’s firearms licence is suspended or cancelled under section 36 (2) or section 37 (2), the Magistrates Court may order— (a) the seizure of the firearms licence; and (b) the seizure of any firearm or ammunition in the respondent’s possession. (2) If a respondent’s firearms licence is not suspended or cancelled under an order under section 36 (3) or section 37 (3)— (a) the Magistrates Court may make conditions about the use or possession of a firearm to which the licence applies; and (b) a copy of the order must be given to the registrar of firearms; and
Effect of protection orders Division 3.7 (c) any condition of the licence imposed under the Firearms Act 1996 is taken to be a condition of the order; and (d) if the licence is suspended or revoked by the registrar under the Firearms Act 1996— (i) it is a condition of the order that the respondent notifies the court about the suspension or revocation; and (ii) the court may amend the order.