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FIREARMS ACT 1973 - SECT 11B

11B .         Genuine need required in some cases

        (1)         The regulations may provide that, for prescribed categories of firearms or ammunition, an approval or permit cannot be granted, and a licence cannot be issued, under this Act to a person unless the Commissioner is satisfied that the person has a genuine need to acquire or possess a firearm or ammunition of that category.

        (2)         The regulations may make provision as to the circumstances in which a person can or cannot be considered to have a genuine need to acquire or possess a firearm or ammunition of a particular category.

        [Section 11B inserted by No. 59 of 1996 s. 12.]



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