New South Wales Repealed Regulations

This legislation has been repealed.

FIREARMS (GENERAL) REGULATION 1997 - REG 3

3 Definitions

(1) In this Regulation:
"approved" means approved by the Commissioner from time to time.
"existing licence" means a licence:

(a) that was issued under a provision of the Firearms Act 1989 , and

(b) that was in force immediately before 1 July 1997.

"existing permit" means a permit:

(a) that was issued under a provision of the Firearms Regulation 1990 , and

(b) that was in force immediately before 1 July 1997.

"government agency" means a government department or public authority which holds a licence or permit, or in respect of which a licence or permit is held, authorising the possession of firearms by the department or authority for the purposes of business or employment.
"paint-ball gun" means a firearm that is capable of discharging by any means any article known as a “paint-ball”.
"security guard" means a person who:

(a) is employed to carry on a security activity referred to in section 4 (b) of the Security Industry Act 1997 , and

(b) is the holder of a class 1A licence under that Act.

"shooting range" includes a moveable shooting range.
"the Act" means the Firearms Act 1996 .

(2) The explanatory note, table of contents and notes in the text of this Regulation do not form part of this Regulation.