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FIREARMS ACT 1977 - SECT 21C

21C—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.



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