(1)  A person who is the holder of a Category A firearms licence may apply to the Commissioner for registration as a paintball operator.

(2)  An application is to be –

(a) in an approved form; and

(b) supported by such information or evidence as the Commissioner requires; and

(c) accompanied by the prescribed fee.

(3)  The Commissioner may –

(a) approve the application, with or without conditions; or

(b) refuse the application.

(4)  The Commissioner must not approve an application unless satisfied that –

(a) the applicant is a fit and proper person; and

(b) the paintball range is suitable for the operation of a paintball business; and

(c) any paintball firearms and paintball pellets are stored in accordance with the requirements of this Act when not in use.

(5)  If the application is refused, the Commissioner is to give the applicant notice of –

(a) the refusal, together with the reasons for the refusal; and

(b) the applicant's right of review.

(6)  If the application is approved, the Commissioner is to –

(a) give the applicant notice of the approval; and

(b) issue the applicant with a certificate of registration.