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Arms Act 1983

Firearms licences, endorsements, and permits to possess - Firearms licences

26: Production of firearms licence

You could also call this:

"Show your firearms licence when a Police officer asks"

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You must show your firearms licence when a Police officer asks to see it. You need to keep your licence in good condition so it is easy to read. If a Police officer asks to see your licence, you can take up to 7 days to show it to them at a place they choose. You can get in trouble if you do not show your licence when asked. You might have to pay a fine of up to $500 if you break this rule. The Criminal Procedure Act 2011 has rules about this. You are responsible for looking after your firearms licence and showing it when required.

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Part 5Firearms licences, endorsements, and permits to possess
Firearms licences

26Production of firearms licence

  1. Every holder of a firearms licence—

  2. shall produce the licence for inspection whenever required to do so by any member of the Police:
    1. shall maintain the licence in such a condition that it may be produced in an undefaced and legible condition.

      1. The holder of a firearms licence issued pursuant to this Act shall be deemed to have complied with subsection (1)(a) if, within 7 days after having been so required to produce his licence or permit, he produces it at a place specified by the member of the Police.

      2. Every person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $500 who, being the holder of a firearms licence, fails to comply with subsection (1).

      Notes
      • Section 26(3): amended, on , by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).