FIREARMS REGULATIONS (NO. 13 OF 1997) - REG 24 24. (1) The Registrar may authorise the possession and use of a tranquilliser firearm by permit if satisfied that the possession and use is a necessary part of the occupation of the applicant.

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FIREARMS REGULATIONS (NO. 13 OF 1997) - REG 24

24. (1) The Registrar may authorise the possession and use of a tranquilliser firearm by permit if satisfied that the possession and use is a necessary part of the occupation of the applicant.

(2) A permit to possess and use a tranquilliser firearm authorises the person named in it to use the firearm only in the ordinary course of the person's occupation.

(3) A permit to possess and use a tranquilliser firearm may authorise persons other than the applicant to possess and use a tranquilliser firearm and where it does so, each authorised person shall be specified in the permit.

(4) In subregulation (1)—

“tranquilliser firearm” means a firearm designed for use in tranquillising, immobilising or administering vaccines or medication to an animal.

Acquisition, possession and use of powerheads

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