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STATUTES AMENDMENT (SERIOUS FIREARM OFFENCES) ACT 2012 (NO 33 OF 2012) - SECT 37

37—Insertion of Part 5 Division 3A

After section 42 insert:

Division 3A—Directions relating to firearms etc

41D—Training Centre Review Board may direct youth to surrender firearm etc

        (1)         The Training Centre Review Board may, in relation to the release from detention of a youth that is subject to the condition imposed by section 37(3a)(a), or section 41A(2)(c)(iia) or (3)(c)(iia), direct the youth to surrender forthwith at a police station specified by the Training Centre Review Board any firearm, ammunition or part of a firearm owned or possessed by the defendant.

        (2)         A youth 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 or any other person in respect of the exercise of a function or power under this section.

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



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