Firearms Act 1989 Regulation providing exemptions in relation to government agencies (1991-277) [GG No 96 of 21.6.1991] (NSW)

1991—No. 277

FIREARMS ACT 1989—REGULATION

(Providing exemptions in relation to government agencies)

NEW SOUTH WALES

[Published in Gazette No. 96 of 21 June 1991]

HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, and in pursuance of the Firearms Act 1989, has been pleased to make the Regulation set forth hereunder.

TED PICKERING

Minister for Police and Emergency Services.

Commencment

1. This Regulation commences on 1 July 1991.

Amendment

2. Schedule 6 to the Firearms Regulation 1990 is amended by inserting

in clause 1 (1) after the word “pistols” the words “and rifles”.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Firearms Act 1989 prohibits the possession or use of a firearm without a licence or permit. Section 56 (2) (i) of the Act empowers the Governor to make regulations exempting specified persons from requirements under the Act. At present, inspectors under the Stock Diseases Act 1923 are exempt from the obligation to obtain a licence or permit in relation to the possession and use of captive bolt pistols for the purpose of exercising or performing their functions under that Act (such as the destruction of diseased stock). The object of this Regulation is to extend the exemption to the possession and use of rifles for that purpose.