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Arms Bill

Licences and approvals - Firearms licences - Conditions of firearms licence

74: Conditions of firearms licence: other

You could also call this:

"Extra rules for a firearms licence"

When you apply for a firearms licence, the chief executive can add other conditions they think are suitable. The chief executive must tell you about your right to ask for a review under section 79 if they add extra conditions. You can use section 79 to review the decision about the extra conditions on your licence.

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Crime and justice > Police and safety

73: Conditions of firearms licence: general, or

"Rules to follow when you have a firearms licence"

75: Breach of conditions in sections 73 or 74, or

"Breaking firearms licence rules can lead to penalties"

Part 3Licences and approvals
Firearms licences: Conditions of firearms licence

74Conditions of firearms licence: other

The chief executive may issue a firearms licence subject to any other conditions that the chief executive considers appropriate.
If the chief executive issues a firearms licence subject to any other conditions, the chief executive must inform the applicant of the right to apply under section 79 for a review of the decision to impose those conditions.