Power to seize if licence card not produced
356 Power to seize if licence card not produced
A police officer may direct a person who is in immediate possession of a firearm or related thing to produce to the police officer the licence card issued to the person in respect of the firearm authority or exemption that authorises the person to possess the firearm or related thing (the required licence card).
If the required licence card is not produced when directed by a police officer, the police officer may seize the firearm or related thing unless the police officer is otherwise satisfied that the person’s possession of the firearm or related thing is lawful.
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