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Arms Bill

Administration - Arms Advisory Group

320: Arms Advisory Group continued

You could also call this:

"A group that advises the Minister on keeping arms safe and controlled in New Zealand"

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The proposed law says there will still be a group called the Arms Advisory Group. You will have a group with the same name as the one that existed before this law starts. The group has members chosen by a Minister, including a leader and up to 8 other people. The Arms Advisory Group gives advice to the Minister about things that help achieve the goals of this law. This includes keeping the use and control of arms safe. The group can give advice on any matter related to arms in New Zealand. The group's advice can be about proposed laws, rules for firearms, or promoting firearms safety. The Minister is responsible for choosing the members of the group. The group is meant to help the Minister make good decisions about arms in New Zealand.

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Part 7Administration
Arms Advisory Group

320Arms Advisory Group continued

  1. There continues to be an Arms Advisory Group.

  2. The Arms Advisory Group is the same body as the body of that name existing immediately before the commencement of this section.

  3. The Arms Advisory Group comprises the following members appointed by the responsible Minister:

  4. a chairperson; and
    1. not more than 8 other members.

      1. The purpose of the Arms Advisory Group (the advisory group) is to advise the responsible Minister on matters that contribute to achieving the objectives of this Act, in particular, the safe use and control of arms.

      2. The advisory group may provide advice on any matter relating to arms in New Zealand, including legislative proposals, policies for regulating New Zealand’s firearms regime, and the promotion of firearms safety.