265
In forceOffence of possession where serial number unlawfully interfered with
Part 5Firearm authority offences
Division 8Interference with serial numbers
265 Offence of possession where serial number unlawfully interfered with
A person who, without lawful excuse, possesses a firearm or major firearm part on which any serial number has been unlawfully interfered with (whether by the person or another person) commits a crime.
Penalty: imprisonment for 7 years.
Summary conviction penalty: imprisonment for 3 years and a fine of $36 000.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandumSecond reading speech
Research tools for this sectionSubscription
The statute text is free to read above. View subscription options to unlock the case-law research tools for each provision.