Prescribed weapons—lodges of Freemasons etc
21 Prescribed weapons—lodges of Freemasons etc
A prescribed masonic organisation is an exempt person for the purposes of an offence of use or possession of a prohibited weapon under section 21F(1)(b) of this Act in relation to the use or possession of a weapon of a kind prescribed for the purposes of this clause if the weapon—
is only used at the premises of the organisation for traditional ceremonial purposes; and
when not in use, is kept at the premises of the organisation, in a safe and secure manner; and
is not removed from the premises except for the purpose of—
repair or restoration by a person who carries on a business that includes the repair or restoration of articles of that kind; or
valuation by a person who carries on a business that includes valuing articles of that kind; or
permanently transferring possession of the weapon to another person (being a person who is entitled under section 21F of this Act to have possession of it).
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