Firearms Act 1996

If a person resident in another State or a Territory notifies the Commissioner by notice in writing that he or she intends to reside in this State, any corresponding Category A firearms licence or corresponding Category B firearms licence held by the person is taken to be such a licence under this Act for a period of 3 months from the date of the notice.

If a person resident in another State or Territory notifies the Commissioner by notice in writing that he or she intends to reside in this State, any corresponding Category C firearms licence, corresponding Category D firearms licence or corresponding Category H firearms licence held by the person is taken to be such a licence under this Act for a period of 7 days from the date of the notice.

If, before the 7 day period referred to in subsection (2) expires, a person referred to in that subsection applies for a licence, that person is not guilty of an offence under section 9 during any period the application is being determined.

A person must not possess or use a firearm under the purported authority of a corresponding licence without notifying the Commissioner under this section. Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.