Weapons Regulation 2016
sec.154DApplication for exemption
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sec.154D Application for exemption
An eligible licensee may apply to the commissioner for an exemption from the application of section 35 (1) (b) of the Act — to acquire a firearm (the new firearm ) to replace the old firearm; and to the extent that section requires the licensee to hold a permit to acquire the new firearm. An application under subsection (1) must be— for a single exemption— in relation to 1 act or episode of stealing reported to a police officer by the licensee; and for the acquisition of 1 or more new firearms to replace 1 or more old firearms; and in the approved form; and made at, or sent to, a police station or police establishment. No fee is payable by the licensee in relation to the exemption. s 154D ins 2017 SL No. 117 s 13 (sec.154D-ssec.1) An eligible licensee may apply to the commissioner for an exemption from the application of section 35 (1) (b) of the Act — to acquire a firearm (the new firearm ) to replace the old firearm; and to the extent that section requires the licensee to hold a permit to acquire the new firearm. (sec.154D-ssec.2) An application under subsection (1) must be— for a single exemption— in relation to 1 act or episode of stealing reported to a police officer by the licensee; and for the acquisition of 1 or more new firearms to replace 1 or more old firearms; and in the approved form; and made at, or sent to, a police station or police establishment. (sec.154D-ssec.3) No fee is payable by the licensee in relation to the exemption.
- (a) to acquire a firearm (the new firearm ) to replace the old firearm; and
- (b) to the extent that section requires the licensee to hold a permit to acquire the new firearm.
- (a) for a single exemption— (i) in relation to 1 act or episode of stealing reported to a police officer by the licensee; and (ii) for the acquisition of 1 or more new firearms to replace 1 or more old firearms; and
- (i) in relation to 1 act or episode of stealing reported to a police officer by the licensee; and
- (ii) for the acquisition of 1 or more new firearms to replace 1 or more old firearms; and
- (b) in the approved form; and
- (c) made at, or sent to, a police station or police establishment.
- (i) in relation to 1 act or episode of stealing reported to a police officer by the licensee; and
- (ii) for the acquisition of 1 or more new firearms to replace 1 or more old firearms; and