South Australian Current Acts

BAIL ACT 1985 - SECT 11A

11A—Bail authority may direct person to surrender firearm etc

        (1)         A bail authority may, in relation to a grant of bail that is subject to the condition imposed by section 11(1)(a), direct the person to whom the grant of bail relates to surrender as soon as reasonably practicable at a police station specified by the bail authority any firearm, ammunition or firearm part owned or possessed by the person.

        (2)         A person who refuses or fails to comply with a direction under subsection (1) is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: $10 000 or imprisonment for 2 years.

        (3)         No criminal liability attaches to a person to the extent that he or she is complying with a direction under this section.

        (4)         The Commissioner of Police must deal with any surrendered firearm, ammunition or firearm part in accordance with the scheme set out in the regulations.

        (5)         No compensation is payable by the Crown in respect of the exercise of a power or function under this section.

        (6)         The regulations may provide for the payment, recovery or waiver of fees in respect of this section.