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Arms Bill

Licences and approvals - Curator licences - Applying for curator licence

100: Fit and proper person to hold curator licence

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"Who can be trusted to look after arms items in a museum?"

Illustration for Arms Bill

When you apply for a curator licence, the chief executive decides if you are a fit and proper person to have the arms items. They look at your character and reputation, and check if you have the skills and resources to store the items safely in a museum. They also consider if you have any convictions, know about firearms, and understand the rules of having a curator licence. The chief executive can also think about other things that might be important when making their decision. You need to show that you can take care of the arms items and follow the rules. The chief executive's decision is based on what they think is relevant to your application.

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Curator licences: Applying for curator licence

100Fit and proper person to hold curator licence

  1. In deciding whether, for the purposes of section 101(1)(a)(ii), an applicant is a fit and proper person to possess, display. and store the class or classes of arms items specified in the application, the chief executive—

  2. must take into account the character and reputation of the applicant, and whether the applicant—
    1. has the competencies and resources to possess, display, and store in a museum the class or classes of arms items specified in the application; and
      1. has any convictions; and
        1. has a sound knowledge of firearms; and
          1. understands the legal obligations of a holder of a curator licence; and
          2. may take into account any other matters the chief executive considers relevant.