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Arms Act 1983

Miscellaneous provisions - Appeals

63: Appeal to District Court Judge in respect of compensation

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"Appealing to a Judge about Compensation for Items"

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You can appeal to a District Court Judge about compensation for certain items. The compensation cannot be more than the actual market value of the item. If there is a dispute, a District Court Judge will make a decision, which is final, subject to section 64.

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Part 9Miscellaneous provisions
Appeals

63Appeal to District Court Judge in respect of compensation

  1. The amount of compensation payable under any of the provisions of this Act in respect of any firearm, airgun, pistol, pistol carbine conversion kit, imitation firearm, prohibited magazine, prohibited part, restricted weapon, ammunition, explosive, or other property shall not in any case exceed the actual market value thereof, and in case of dispute shall be determined, upon application by way of originating application by a District Court Judge, whose decision, subject to section 64, shall be final.

Notes
  • Section 63: amended, on , by section 91 of the Arms Legislation Act 2020 (2020 No 23).
  • Section 63: amended, on , by section 63 of the Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Magazines, and Parts) Amendment Act 2019 (2019 No 12).