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Arms Act 1983

Shooting clubs and shooting ranges - Pistol shooting clubs

38E: Commissioner may make inquiries and request further information

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"The Commissioner can ask for more information to help decide your application."

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When you apply for approval, the Commissioner can make inquiries to decide if your application should be granted. The Commissioner can ask you for more information or documents to help make this decision. You will need to provide this information so the Commissioner can determine whether to grant your application.

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38ECommissioner may make inquiries and request further information

  1. On receipt of an application for approval, the Commissioner—

  2. may make whatever inquiries the Commissioner considers necessary to determine whether the application should be granted; and
    1. may request the applicant to provide any further information or documents that the Commissioner considers necessary to determine whether the application should be granted.

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