Part 3 Weapons dealers and theatrical weapons armourers—special provisions
20 Weapons dealers and theatrical weapons armourers must hold permit
(1) A person must not, in carrying on a business as a weapons dealer, buy, sell or manufacture any prohibited weapon unless authorised to do so by a weapons dealer permit.(2) A person must not, in carrying on a business as a theatrical weapons armourer, buy, sell or manufacture any prohibited weapon unless authorised to do so by a theatrical weapons armourer permit.Maximum penalty:
• on summary conviction—100 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years, or both,• on conviction on indictment—imprisonment for 7 years.
21 Additional requirements for weapons dealers and theatrical weapons armourers
(1) An authorised weapons dealer or authorised theatrical weapons armourer must not take possession of any prohibited weapon for the purpose of repairing or testing it unless the dealer or armourer has seen the permit of the person who is giving possession of the weapon to the dealer or armourer.Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) The regulations may prescribe other requirements with respect to authorised weapons dealers and authorised theatrical weapons armourers.
22 Security of displayed weapons
(1) An authorised weapons dealer or authorised theatrical weapons armourer who displays prohibited weapons on the dealer’s or armourer’s business or other premises must ensure that those weapons are secured in such a manner as would reasonably prevent their removal otherwise than by the dealer or armourer or any employee of the dealer or armourer.Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) An authorised weapons dealer or authorised theatrical weapons armourer must ensure that any prohibited weapon that is displayed on the dealer’s or armourer’s business or other premises:(a) is under the immediate supervision and control of the dealer or armourer, or an employee of the dealer or armourer, and(b) is not displayed to the public unless reasonable precautions are taken to prevent it from being stolen.Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.