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Arms Bill

Licences and approvals - Approved ammunition sellers - Applying for approval

174: Approval granted for sale and supply from 1 place of business

You could also call this:

"Selling ammo from one approved shop only"

If you get approval under section 172, you can sell and supply ammunition from one place of business. You are only allowed to sell and supply from this one place. This approval is for one place of business only.

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173: Disclosure of certain matters to applicant not required, or

"The Arms Regulator doesn't have to share all information with you when you apply."

175: Approval not transferable, or

"Your approval is just for you and can't be given to others."

Part 3Licences and approvals
Approved ammunition sellers: Applying for approval

174Approval granted for sale and supply from 1 place of business

An approval is granted under section 172 for the sale and supply of ammunition from 1 place of business only.