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Arms Bill

Preliminary provisions - Application

12: Transitional, savings, and related provisions

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"Special rules when the new law starts"

The proposed law has some special rules that apply when it comes into effect. These rules are outlined in Schedule 1. You can look at Schedule 1 to see how these rules work.

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11: Meaning of restricted weapon, or

"What is a restricted weapon in New Zealand law?"

13: Act binds the Crown, or

"The government must follow this law about arms, but there are some exceptions."

Part 1Preliminary provisions
Application

12Transitional, savings, and related provisions

The transitional, savings, and related provisions set out in Schedule 1 have effect according to their terms.