Use or possession of firearm while intoxicated
298 Use or possession of firearm while intoxicated
A person must not have immediate possession of a firearm while affected by alcohol or drugs, or alcohol and drugs.
Penalty for this subsection: imprisonment for 5 years and a fine of $60 000.
Summary conviction penalty for this subsection: imprisonment for 2 years and a fine of $24 000.
A person must not use a firearm while affected by alcohol or drugs, or alcohol and drugs.
Penalty for this subsection: imprisonment for 7 years.
Summary conviction penalty for this subsection: imprisonment for 3 years and a fine of $36 000.
A person must not use a handgun or prohibited firearm while affected by alcohol or drugs, or alcohol and drugs.
Penalty for this subsection: imprisonment for 14 years.
An offence under this section is a crime.
Note for this section:
Under section 7, use of a firearm includes having a firearm in immediate possession when it is loaded.
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