Weapons Regulation 2016
sec.42Category E weapons
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sec.42 Category E weapons
A miscellaneous weapons licence may be issued for a category E weapon only if an authorised officer is satisfied the applicant for the licence has— a special occupational need for the weapon; or an exceptional need for the weapon for self-preservation that can not be satisfied in another way. If the applicant applied for a miscellaneous weapons licence for a category E weapon, the licence authorises the licensee to possess and use the type of category E weapon endorsed on the licence, to satisfy the need stated on the licence. (sec.42-ssec.1) A miscellaneous weapons licence may be issued for a category E weapon only if an authorised officer is satisfied the applicant for the licence has— a special occupational need for the weapon; or an exceptional need for the weapon for self-preservation that can not be satisfied in another way. (sec.42-ssec.2) If the applicant applied for a miscellaneous weapons licence for a category E weapon, the licence authorises the licensee to possess and use the type of category E weapon endorsed on the licence, to satisfy the need stated on the licence.
- (a) a special occupational need for the weapon; or
- (b) an exceptional need for the weapon for self-preservation that can not be satisfied in another way.