South Australian Consolidated Acts21C—Recognised firearms clubs
(1) If the Minister is
satisfied that a firearms club conducts its affairs and activities in a
responsible manner, the Minister must, if the club applies for recognition,
declare the club to be a recognised firearms club by notice in the Gazette.
(2) If the Minister
refuses an application for recognition the Minister must provide the applicant
with a written statement setting out the reasons for the refusal.
(3) If at any time
the Minister is satisfied that a recognised firearms club has failed to comply
with this Act or no longer conducts its affairs or activities in a responsible
manner, the Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, revoke a declaration under
subsection (1).
(4) Before revoking a
declaration the Minister must—
(a) give
the club at least two months written notice of the proposed revocation setting
out the Minister's reasons for the proposed revocation; and
(b) give
the club a reasonable opportunity to make written or oral submissions to
the Minister in relation to the proposed revocation.
(5) The club must upon
receiving notice of the proposed revocation inform its members in writing of
the proposal.