Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

WEAPONS ACT 1991 (NO. 8 OF 1991) - SECT 84

84. (1) A person shall not, without reasonable excuse—

        (a)     have a dangerous weapon or restricted weapon in his or her possession in or near a street or public place; or

        (b)     discharge a dangerous weapon or restricted weapon in, near or onto a street or public place;

except with the written approval of the Registrar.

(2) A person shall not, without reasonable excuse, have a dangerous weapon or restricted weapon in his or her possession in a place (other than a street or public place) so as to endanger the life of another person.

Penalty: $2,000 or imprisonment for 12 months, or both.