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In forceOffence while in immediate possession of prohibited drug or prohibited plant
Part 5Firearm authority offences
Division 1Possession of firearms and major firearm parts
217 Offence while in immediate possession of prohibited drug or prohibited plant
A person who unlawfully possesses a firearm or major firearm part in circumstances in which the person was in immediate possession of both the firearm or major firearm part and a prohibited drug or prohibited plant, as defined in the Misuse of Drugs Act 1981 section 3(1), when not authorised under that Act to be in possession of the drug or plant commits a crime.
Penalty: imprisonment for 14 years.
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