Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

WEAPONS ACT 1991 (NO. 8 OF 1991) - SECT 54

54. (1) The holder of a dangerous weapons licence shall, within 7 days after the date on which the person ceased to possess a weapon registered or endorsed on the licence—

        (a)     give notice to the Registrar in writing setting out the prescribed particulars; and

        (b)     forward the licence to the Registrar for the purpose of that registration or endorsement being cancelled.

(2) After varying a licence in accordance with subsection (1), the Registrar shall return the licence to the holder.

(3) The holder of a restricted weapons licence shall, within 7 days after the date on which he or she ceased to possess the weapon, forward his or her licence to the Registrar.

(4) A person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with subsection (1) or (3) is guilty of an offence punishable, on conviction, by a fine not exceeding $2,000.