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1995 No. 15 CUSTOMS (PROHIBITED IMPORTS) REGULATIONS (AMENDMENT) - REG 6

6. New regulations 4DA and 4DB
6.1 After regulation 4D insert: Importation of firearms for use in development
of mountings for laser target designators

"4DA. (1) For the purposes of paragraph (d) of the definition of 'exempt
firearm in subregulation 2 (1), the Minister for Justice may give a permission
in writing, signed by the Minister, for the importation of a firearm for use
in the development of mountings for a laser target designator.



"(2) The Minister must not grant a permission under subregulation (1) unless
he or she is satisfied that the firearm:

   (a)  is a firearm of a kind not available in Australia; and

   (b)  is to be used in the development of mountings for a laser target
        designator in a State or Territory in which the importer holds a
        licence or authorisation under the law of the State or Territory to
        possess a firearm of that kind.



"(3) A person who imports a firearm in accordance with a permission granted
under subregulation (1) must:

   (a)  export the firearm within 6 months of its importation, or any longer
        period specified in the permission; and

   (b)  comply with any condition or requirement specified in the permission
        in relation to the firearm. Importation of parts for firearms imported
        under subregulation 4D (1) or 4DA (1)

"4DB. (1) For the purposes of item 5A of Part 1 of Schedule 3, the Minister
for Justice may give written permission, signed by the Minister, for the
importation of a part for:

   (a)  a firearm that has been imported; or

   (b)  a firearm that is to be imported with the part; under a permission
        granted under subregulation 4D (1) or 4DA (1).



"(2) A permission granted under subregulation (1) is subject to the following
conditions:

   (a)  the part must not be used for a firearm other than the firearm
        specified in the permission;

   (b)  if the part has not been used, the part must be exported within 6
        months of its importation or any longer period specified in the
        permission;

   (c)  the importer must comply with any other condition specified in the
        permission in relation to the part.". 


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