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Arms Bill

Miscellaneous provisions - Appeals

342: Appeal in respect of compensation

You could also call this:

"Challenging the amount of money you get for a taken arms item"

You can appeal if you disagree with the amount of compensation you get for an arms item, ammunition, or explosive. The compensation must not be more than the item's actual market value. If there is a dispute, you can ask a District Court Judge to make a decision. You make this request to the court using an originating application. The Judge's decision is usually final, but there is an exception in section 343. This means the Judge's decision can be final, but you should check section 343 for more information. The court will help resolve the dispute about the compensation amount. You need to follow the correct process to ask the court for help. The Judge will make a decision based on the information provided.

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341: Appeals to District Court, or

"Appealing a firearms licence decision to the District Court"

343: Appeal on question of law, or

"Challenging a court decision about the law in the High Court"

Part 8Miscellaneous provisions
Appeals

342Appeal in respect of compensation

The amount of compensation payable under any of the provisions of this Act in respect of any arms item, ammunition, or explosive must not exceed its actual market value.
If a dispute arises as to the amount of compensation payable, an application may be made to a District Court Judge for a decision.
An application made to the court under this section must be made by an originating application.
Subject to section 343, the decision of a District Court Judge is final and conclusive.