Plain language law

New Zealand law explained for everyone

This page is about a bill. That means that it's not the law yet, but some people want it to be the law. It could change quickly, and some of the information is just a draft.

Arms Bill

Shooting clubs and shooting ranges - Pistol shooting ranges

226: Application for certification of pistol shooting range

You could also call this:

"How to get a pistol shooting range approved"

Illustration for Arms Bill

You can apply to have a pistol shooting range certified. You make this application to the chief executive. They must get the application in a certain way. You need to fill out a form that the chief executive approves. You must include certain details if you are asked to. You also need to give the chief executive any information and documents they ask for. You may need to pay a fee with your application. You can make the application if you are an individual, a company, or another type of organisation. If you are not an individual, the application must be made by someone who is allowed to act on your behalf.

This text is automatically generated. It might be out of date or be missing some parts. Find out more about how we do this.

View the original legislation for this page at https://legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1986/0120/latest/link.aspx?id=LMS1533910.

This page was last updated on — View changes

Topics:
Crime and justice > Police and safetyBusiness > Industry rules
Previous

225: Pistol shooting ranges must be certified, or

"Pistol shooting ranges need a special certificate to operate legally."

Next

227: Chief executive may make inquiries and request further information, or

"The boss can ask questions and request more details to help decide your application."

Part 5Shooting clubs and shooting ranges
Pistol shooting ranges

226Application for certification of pistol shooting range

  1. An application for certification of a pistol shooting range may be made,—

  2. if the person who is proposing to operate the range is an individual, by that individual; or
    1. if the person who is proposing to operate the range is a body corporate, by a person who is authorised to make the application; or
      1. if the person who is proposing to operate the range is not an individual or a body corporate, by the person’s representative who is authorised by the person to make the application.

        1. An application for certification must be made to the chief executive in the prescribed manner and must—

        2. be in a form approved by the chief executive; and
          1. include the prescribed details (if any); and
            1. be supported by any information and documents that are prescribed; and
              1. be accompanied by the prescribed application fee (if any).