South Australian Numbered Acts South Australian Numbered ActsAfter section 68 insert:
68A—Board may direct person to surrender firearm etc
(1) The Board may, in relation to the release of a prisoner on parole that is subject to the condition imposed by section 68(1)(a)(ia), direct the prisoner to surrender forthwith at a police station specified by the Board any firearm, ammunition or part of a firearm owned or possessed by the prisoner.
(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 part of a firearm 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.