Part 9Miscellaneous provisions
Surrender or delivery of firearms, etc
60CEffect of temporary suspension of dealer’s licence
During the period that the dealer’s licence is suspended,—
- this Act applies as if the dealer were not authorised to carry on any dealer activity; and
- an employee of the dealer may not carry on or assist with the carrying on of any dealer activity on behalf of the dealer.
At any time during the period that a dealer’s licence is suspended, a member of the Police may require the dealer (orally or in writing) to immediately surrender to a member of the Police—
- their dealer’s licence; and
- every arms item in their possession or under their control; and
- all ammunition in their possession or under their control.
If a dealer fails to comply with a requirement under subsection (2)(b) or (c), a member of the Police may seize and take possession of any arms item or ammunition in the possession or under the control of the dealer.
Notes
- Section 60C: inserted, on , by section 89 of the Arms Legislation Act 2020 (2020 No 23).