New Zealand Acts

ARMS ACT 1983 - SECT 38B

38B Shooting club must have certificate of approval

1 A shooting club that uses a shooting range for its shooting activities must hold a certificate of approval issued by the Commissioner.

2 A pistol club that applies for a certificate of approval must be registered under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 .

3 A person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 if the person, without reasonable excuse, establishes or continues to operate a shooting club without the club holding a certificate of approval.

History: Section 38B: inserted, on 24 June 2022, by section 63 of the Arms Legislation Act 2020 (2020 No 23).