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In forceOffence of possession of firearm or major firearm part with prohibited alteration: handgun or prohibited firearm
Part 5Firearm authority offences
Division 9Prohibited alterations
275 Offence of possession of firearm or major firearm part with prohibited alteration: handgun or prohibited firearm
A person who, without lawful excuse, possesses a handgun or prohibited firearm, or a major firearm part of a handgun or prohibited firearm, to which a prohibited alteration has been made (whether by the person or another person) commits a crime.
Penalty: imprisonment for 10 years.
Summary conviction penalty: imprisonment for 3 years and a fine of $36 000.
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