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Arms Bill

Administration - Arms Regulator

300: Establishment of Arms Regulator

You could also call this:

"A new independent group called the Arms Regulator will be set up as part of the Police."

The proposed law creates a new group called the Arms Regulator. You will find more information about the Arms Regulator in section 303. The Arms Regulator will be a part of the New Zealand Police but will work independently.

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Topics:

Crime and justice > Police and safety

299: Offence to supply firearms, etc, to person subject to firearms prohibition order, or

"It's an offence to give guns or ammo to someone not allowed to have them"

301: Functions of Arms Regulator, or

"The Arms Regulator's jobs include managing licences, promoting safety, and enforcing the law."

Part 7Administration
Arms Regulator

300Establishment of Arms Regulator

This section establishes the Arms Regulator.
The Arms Regulator is an autonomous agency of the New Zealand Police (see section 303).