Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Firearms Act 1996 - SECT 29

General discretion of Chief Commissioner to refuse a firearms ammunition collectors licence

29. General discretion of Chief Commissioner to refuse a firearms ammunition
collectors licence

The Chief Commissioner must not issue a firearms ammunition collectors
licence-

   (a)  if the applicant or any responsible person in relation to an
        application is a prohibited person; or

   (b)  if the applicant or any responsible person in relation to an
        application is under the age of 18 years; or

   (c)  unless the Chief Commissioner is satisfied that-

   (i)  the applicant and all responsible persons in relation to an
        application are fit and proper persons; and

   (ii) the applicant can possess or carry ammunition without being a danger
        to public safety or peace; and

   (iii) the applicant can comply with the storage requirements set out by or
        under the Act; and

   (iv) the issue of the licence is not against the public interest; or

   (d)  for any prescribed reason.