15Display of historic weapons

15 Display of historic weapons

(1) A person must not display a historic weapon unless the person complies with the requirements mentioned in subsection (2).

Penalty: 50 penalty units.

(2) For subsection (1), the requirements are: (a) the person satisfies any requirements of section 7 that apply to the weapon; and (b) the weapon: (i) is displayed at a station; and (ii) if it is a firearm—has been rendered inoperable; and (iii) is displayed in a case that complies with subsection (3). (3) For subparagraph (2)(b)(iii), the case must be: (a) made of material of a thickness that is not easily penetrable; and (b) secured to the floor or wall so that it cannot be easily moved; and (c) held closed by locks of solid metal. (4) A contravention of subsection (1) is an offence of strict liability (within the meaning given by section 6.1 of the Criminal Code). (5) For this section:

station means a permanent settlement established by the Commonwealth in the Territory that is occupied continuously by Australian citizens.