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Arms Bill

Licences and approvals - Curator licences - Conditions of curator licence

105: Condition of curator licence: secure storage requirements

You could also call this:

"Storing arms and ammo safely with a curator licence"

If you get a curator licence, you must store arms items and ammunition safely. You must follow all the rules about storing these items. If you do not store them safely without a good reason, you can get in trouble. You might get a fine of up to $5,000 or go to prison for up to 1 year. This happens if you break the rules about storing arms items and ammunition on purpose. You will be in trouble if you do not have a good excuse for not following the rules. You need to remember that these rules are part of your curator licence. You must always follow them to avoid getting in trouble. The rules are in place to keep you and others safe.

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104: Conditions of curator licence: production of arms item on demand, or

"What to do if an officer asks to see your arms items"

106: Conditions of curator licence: other, or

"Rules to follow with a curator licence"

Part 3Licences and approvals
Curator licences: Conditions of curator licence

105Condition of curator licence: secure storage requirements

A curator licence is issued subject to the condition that the licence holder must comply with all prescribed requirements relating to the secure storage of arms items or ammunition in their possession or under their control.
A licensed curator commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or to a fine not exceeding $5,000, if the curator, without reasonable excuse, contravenes subsection (1).