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FIREARMS AMENDMENT ACT 2007 (NO. 43 OF 2007) - SECT 28

Section 104 substituted
Section 104 of the Principal Act is repealed and the following section is substituted:

104.     Conveying firearms and ammunition

(1)  A person who conveys a firearm or any ammunition must comply with the prescribed safety requirements.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months.
(2)  It is a defence in proceedings for an offence under subsection (1) if the defendant establishes that, at the relevant time, the relevant firearm or ammunition was being conveyed –
(a) in connection with the defendant's employment or livelihood; and
(b) no further than reasonably necessary in the circumstances.
(3)  A court that convicts a person of an offence under subsection (1) in respect of any firearm or ammunition may, in addition to any other penalty it may impose, order that the firearm or ammunition is forfeited to the Crown.
(4)  Any firearm or ammunition forfeited to the Crown pursuant to subsection (3) is to be disposed of as the Minister determines.



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