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In forceOffence of acquiring firearm or major firearm part where serial number unlawfully interfered with: handgun or prohibited firearm
Part 5Firearm authority offences
Division 8Interference with serial numbers
268 Offence of acquiring firearm or major firearm part where serial number unlawfully interfered with: handgun or prohibited firearm
A person who acquires a handgun or prohibited firearm, or a major firearm part of a handgun or prohibited firearm, in contravention of section 232(1) commits a crime if any serial number on the firearm or major firearm part has been unlawfully interfered with, whether by the person or another person.
Penalty: imprisonment for 10 years.
Summary conviction penalty: imprisonment for 3 years and a fine of $36 000.
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