New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

CRIMES (ADMINISTRATION OF SENTENCES) REGULATION 2014 - REG 300

300 Transfer of firearms

(1) A correctional officer who parts with possession of a firearm issued to the officer--

(a) must deliver it to another correctional officer or some other suitable person, or

(b) if the officer cannot so deliver it, must deposit it in the most secure place available in the circumstances.

(2) Subclause (1) does not apply to an officer on duty at an armed post or to an officer returning or transferring a firearm on ceasing duty.