17Possession etc. of firearms

17 Possession etc. of firearms

(1) A person commits an offence if the person carries, discharges, or is in possession of, a firearm on Trust land.

Penalty: 10 penalty units.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to: (a) a police officer; or (b) a person who: (i) is the holder of a licence under the Security Industry Act 1997 (NSW); and (ii) is carrying out functions authorised by the licence.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (2) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).

(3) Strict liability applies to subsection (1).

Note: For general circumstances in which an activity will not constitute an offence, see section 13.