Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Firearms Act 1996 - SECT 39

Duration of licences

39. Duration of licences



(1) A licence under this Part, other than a longarm licence for a category C,
D or E longarm or a junior licence continues in force for the period, not
exceeding 5 years from the issue or renewal of the licence, that is specified
in the licence unless it is sooner surrendered, suspended or cancelled.



(2) A longarm licence for a category C, D or E longarm continues in force for
the period, not exceeding 3 years from the issue or renewal of the licence,
that is specified in the licence unless it is sooner surrendered, suspended or
cancelled.

(3) A junior licence continues in force for the period of 3 years from the
issue or renewal of the licence or until the holder turns 18 years of age
(whichever is the earlier) unless it is sooner surrendered, suspended or
cancelled.