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FIREARMS ACT 1996 - SECT 85

Licence holder must comply with prescribed storage requirements

(1)  The holder of a Category A, Category B, Category C or Category D firearms licence must comply with the prescribed requirements in respect of the storage of –
(a) any firearm to which the licence applies; and
(b) any firearm part or ammunition for such a firearm.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 60 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or both.
(2)  If the holder of a Category A, Category B, Category C or Category D firearms licence has possession of 10 or more firearms, he or she must comply with the prescribed requirements in respect of the storage of –
(a) those firearms; and
(b) any firearm part or ammunition for those firearms.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or both.
(3)  The holder of a Category H firearms licence must comply with the prescribed requirements in respect of the storage of –
(a) any firearm to which the licence applies; and
(b) any firearm part or ammunition for such a firearm.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or both.
(4)  This section does not apply to a licensee if the licensee satisfies the Commissioner that the licensee has provided alternative arrangements, for the storage of firearms, firearms parts and ammunition in the licensee's possession, that are of a standard not less than the prescribed requirements.



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