Weapons Regulation 2016
sec.61Who may be issued security licence (guard), and weapons for licence
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sec.61 Who may be issued security licence (guard), and weapons for licence
A security licence (guard) may be issued to either of the following persons only if the person holds the appropriate licence under the Security Providers Act 1993 for carrying out the functions of a security officer— an employed security guard; a security guard who is applying for the licence to guard his or her own property or another person’s property. A security licence (guard) may be issued for a category C or H weapon that may be carried by a security guard under section 65 or a category E weapon. (sec.61-ssec.1) A security licence (guard) may be issued to either of the following persons only if the person holds the appropriate licence under the Security Providers Act 1993 for carrying out the functions of a security officer— an employed security guard; a security guard who is applying for the licence to guard his or her own property or another person’s property. (sec.61-ssec.2) A security licence (guard) may be issued for a category C or H weapon that may be carried by a security guard under section 65 or a category E weapon.
- (a) an employed security guard;
- (b) a security guard who is applying for the licence to guard his or her own property or another person’s property.