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Weapons Prohibition Act 1998
22Security of displayed weapons
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#### 22 Security of displayed weapons
22 Security of displayed weapons
> > (1) An authorised weapons dealer or authorised theatrical weapons armourer who displays prohibited weapons on the dealer’s or armourer’s business or other premises must ensure that those weapons are secured in such a manner as would reasonably prevent their removal otherwise than by the dealer or armourer or any employee of the dealer or armourer.
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> > Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.
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> > (2) An authorised weapons dealer or authorised theatrical weapons armourer must ensure that any prohibited weapon that is displayed on the dealer’s or armourer’s business or other premises—
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> > > (a) is under the immediate supervision and control of the dealer or armourer, or an employee of the dealer or armourer, and
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> > > (b) is not displayed to the public unless reasonable precautions are taken to prevent it from being stolen.
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> > Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.