Possession of stolen firearms
107A Possession of stolen firearms
A person must not have possession of a stolen firearm. Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years, or both.
A police officer may, without warrant, arrest any person who the police officer has reasonable grounds for believing has committed an offence against subsection (1).
A police officer may, without warrant, enter (using reasonable force if necessary), remain on and search premises, including a conveyance, on or in which the police officer has reasonable grounds for believing that a stolen firearm is present.
In proceedings for an offence against subsection (1), an allegation in the complaint that the firearm is stolen is evidence of that matter.
It is a defence to proceedings for an offence against subsection (1) for a person to provide a satisfactory account for the possession or control of the firearm.
An offence against subsection (1) is an indictable offence punishable under the Criminal Code or may be tried summarily.
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