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Arms Act 1983

Shooting clubs and shooting ranges - Compliance

38XA: Cancellation of certification

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"When a pistol range's certification can be cancelled by the Commissioner"

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The Commissioner can cancel a pistol shooting range's certification if they are satisfied that the range is not being used as a pistol shooting range. You might also lose certification if the range is not being operated safely or if the operator is not following conditions set under section 38W. The Commissioner can also cancel certification if the range operator fails to comply with an improvement notice issued under section 38XL, or if it is no longer appropriate for the range to be certified, considering matters in section 38U.

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Part 6Shooting clubs and shooting ranges
Compliance

38XACancellation of certification

  1. The Commissioner may cancel certification in respect of a pistol shooting range if the Commissioner is satisfied that—

  2. the shooting range is no longer being operated as a pistol shooting range; or
    1. the shooting range is not being operated with proper regard to individual or public safety; or
      1. the range operator is not complying with any conditions imposed under section 38W; or
        1. having regard to the matters specified in section 38U, it is no longer appropriate that the shooting range be certified; or
          1. the range operator has failed to comply with an improvement notice issued under section 38XL.

            Notes
            • Section 38XA: inserted, on , by section 5 of the Arms (Shooting Clubs, Shooting Ranges, and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 15).