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.
Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.
(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—
(a) is under the immediate supervision and control of the dealer or armourer, or an employee of the dealer or armourer, and
(b) is not displayed to the public unless reasonable precautions are taken to prevent it from being stolen.
Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.