Firearms Act 1996 FIREARMS (COMPENSATION) REGULATION 1996 - Made under the Firearms Act 1996 - As at 2 October 1996 - Reg 484 of 1996 TABLE OF PROVISIONS TABLE OF PROVISIONS 1. Name of Regulation 2. Commencement 3. Definitions 4. Notes 5. Compensation for surrendering prohibited firearms valued at under $2,500 6. Compensation for surrendering prohibited firearms valued at $2,500 or more 7. Compensation for surrendering prohibited firearms not specified in Schedules 8. Compensation for surrendering prohibited firearms—firearms dealers 9. Compensation for surrendering things along with prohibited firearms SCHEDULE 1 SCHEDULE 2 FIREARMS (COMPENSATION) REGULATION 1996 - REG 1 Name of Regulation 1 Name of Regulation This Regulation is the Firearms (Compensation) Regulation 1996. FIREARMS (COMPENSATION) REGULATION 1996 - REG 2 Commencement 2 Commencement This Regulation commences on 1 October 1996. FIREARMS (COMPENSATION) REGULATION 1996 - REG 3 Definitions 3 Definitions (1) In this Regulation: "prohibited firearm" means a prohibited firearm to which section 78 of the Act applies. "the Act" means the Firearms Act 1996. (2) A reference in this Regulation: (a) to a used firearm is a reference to a prohibited firearm that is, in the opinion of the Commissioner, a used firearm, or (b) to a new firearm is a reference to a prohibited firearm that is, in the opinion of the Commissioner, a new firearm. FIREARMS (COMPENSATION) REGULATION 1996 - REG 4 Notes 4 Notes The explanatory note, table of contents and notes in the text of this Regulation do not form part of this Regulation. FIREARMS (COMPENSATION) REGULATION 1996 - REG 5 Compensation for surrendering prohibited firearms valued at under $2,500 5 Compensation for surrendering prohibited firearms valued at under $2,500 (1) This clause does not apply to prohibited firearms surrendered by or on behalf of firearms dealers. (2) The amount of compensation payable in accordance with section 78 of the Act for surrendering a prohibited firearm specified in Schedule 1 is: (a) if a single amount is specified for the firearm—the amount so specified in that Schedule, or (b) if the firearm is a used firearm—the amount specified in that Schedule for a used firearm of the type concerned, or (c) if the firearm is a new firearm—the amount specified in that Schedule for a new firearm of the type concerned. FIREARMS (COMPENSATION) REGULATION 1996 - REG 6 Compensation for surrendering prohibited firearms valued at $2,500 or more 6 Compensation for surrendering prohibited firearms valued at $2,500 or more (1) This clause does not apply to prohibited firearms surrendered by or on behalf of firearms dealers. (2) The amount of compensation payable in accordance with section 78 of the Act for surrendering a prohibited firearm specified in Schedule 2 is: (a) if a single amount is specified for the firearm—the amount so specified in that Schedule, or (b) if the firearm is a used firearm—the amount specified in that Schedule for a used firearm of the type concerned, or (c) if the firearm is a new firearm—the amount specified in that Schedule for a new firearm of the type concerned. (3) In the case of a prohibited firearm specified in Schedule 2 as a non-military style firearm, the person surrendering the firearm may elect to submit the firearm for valuation (at the person’s own cost) by a firearms valuer approved by the Commissioner. If the firearm is submitted for valuation, the amount of compensation payable for the firearm is to be the amount as assessed by the valuer (regardless of whether that amount is less than the amount specified in Schedule 2). (4) In the case of a prohibited firearm specified in Schedule 2 as a non-military style firearm, the person who is entitled to compensation under section 78 of the Act for surrendering the firearm may, pending the surrender of the firearm, place the firearm on consignment with a firearms dealer for the purposes of selling the firearm overseas. This subclause has effect despite clause 27A of the Firearms Regulation 1989, and that clause does not apply to a firearm that is placed on consignment with a firearms dealer in accordance with this subclause. Note: The compensation scheme ends on 30 September 1997, and any such firearm that is placed on consignment for sale overseas will (if it remains unsold before that date) need to be surrendered before 30 September 1997 in order to be eligible for compensation. FIREARMS (COMPENSATION) REGULATION 1996 - REG 7 Compensation for surrendering prohibited firearms not specified in Schedules 7 Compensation for surrendering prohibited firearms not specified in Schedules (1) This clause does not apply to prohibited firearms surrendered by or on behalf of firearms dealers. (2) In the case of a prohibited firearm that is not specified in Schedule 1 or 2, the person surrendering the firearm is to submit the firearm (in accordance with arrangements approved by the Commissioner) for valuation by a firearms valuer approved by the Commissioner. The amount of compensation payable in accordance with section 78 of the Act for surrendering any such prohibited firearm is the amount as assessed by the valuer. FIREARMS (COMPENSATION) REGULATION 1996 - REG 8 Compensation for surrendering prohibited firearms—firearms dealers 8 Compensation for surrendering prohibited firearms—firearms dealers (1) The amount of compensation payable in accordance with section 78 of the Act for surrendering a prohibited firearm acquired by a firearms dealer before 1 October 1996 is the amount equal to the firearms dealer’s retail sale price, as at 1 March 1996, for the firearm. (2) Before any such compensation is paid, the Commissioner may require proof of the retail sale price to be provided to the Commissioner by way of an invoice, sale docket or insurance valuation in relation to the firearm (or in such other manner or form as the Commissioner may require). Any such proof must be to the satisfaction of the Commissioner. FIREARMS (COMPENSATION) REGULATION 1996 - REG 9 Compensation for surrendering things along with prohibited firearms 9 Compensation for surrendering things along with prohibited firearms (1) The compensation for surrendering a prohibited firearm to which section 78 of the Act applies may include an additional amount of compensation for any thing that is integral to the firearm and that is surrendered along with the firearm. Something is integral to a firearm if it cannot be used otherwise than in connection with the firearm, or if it has no real value otherwise than as part of the firearm (for example, an instruction manual, maintenance equipment, spare parts for the firearm, ammunition that cannot be used in any other type of firearm). (2) If any such thing is surrendered along with a prohibited firearm, its value is to be assessed by a firearms valuer approved by the Commissioner. The amount of compensation payable for surrendering the thing is the amount as assessed by the valuer. 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|_____________________________________________________________________________| FIREARMS (COMPENSATION) REGULATION 1996 - NOTES His Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has made the following Regulation under the Firearms Act 1996. Minister for Police FIREARMS (COMPENSATION) REGULATION 1996 - NOTES Explanatory note Under section 78 of the Firearms Act 1996, any person (including a firearms dealer) who acquired possession of a self-loading rimfire or centre-fire rifle, or a self-loading or repeating action shotgun, before 1 October 1996 is entitled to compensation (as determined by the regulations) if the firearm is surrendered to the police within 12 months. The object of this Regulation is to bring the prohibited firearms “buy- back” scheme into effect by determining the compensation payable for surrendering prohibited firearms. • Proposed clauses 5 and 6 specify the amount of compensation payable for specific types of prohibited firearms surrendered by persons other than firearms dealers. The amounts specified in the proposed Schedules to the Regulation have been determined by the Commonwealth and are based on the average sale prices (as at 1 March 1996) listed in firearms dealers’ catalogues across Australia. • Proposed clause 7 provides that the compensation payable for a prohibited firearm not specified in the Schedules is to be assessed according to a valuation by a firearms valuer. • Proposed clause 8 covers firearms dealers’ stock, and provides for compensation to be assessed at the retail sale price as at 1 March 1996 (proof of which may be required to be provided). • Proposed clause 9 allows for compensation to be paid for things that are surrendered along with prohibited firearms (such as manuals, parts and other accoutrement specific to the firearm concerned). This Regulation is made under the Firearms Act 1996, including sections 78 and 88 (the general regulation making power). This Regulation relates to matters arising under legislation that is substantially uniform or complementary with legislation of each other State and Territory. It gives effect to the Commonwealth initiative for a nationwide surrender and buy-back scheme in relation to prohibited firearms. Each Australian jurisdiction has agreed to implement the scheme to compensate persons for surrendering prohibited firearms. FIREARMS (COMPENSATION) REGULATION 1996 - NOTES Historical notes The following abbreviations are used in the Historical notes: _____________________________________________________________ |_____________________________________________________________| |_____________________________________________________________| |_____________________________________________________________| |_____________________________________________________________| |_____________________________________________________________| |_____________________________________________________________| |_____________________________________________________________| Table of amending instrumentsFirearms (Compensation) Regulation 1996 published in Gazette No 110 of 27.9.1996, p 6557.