New Zealand Acts

ARMS ACT 1983 - SECT 60C

60C Effect of temporary suspension of dealer’s licence

1 During the period that the dealer’s licence is suspended,—

a) this Act applies as if the dealer were not authorised to carry on any dealer activity; and

b) an employee of the dealer may not carry on or assist with the carrying on of any dealer activity on behalf of the dealer.

2 At any time during the period that a dealer’s licence is suspended, a member of the Police may require the dealer (orally or in writing) to immediately surrender to a member of the Police—

a) their dealer’s licence; and

b) every arms item in their possession or under their control; and

c) all ammunition in their possession or under their control.

3 If a dealer fails to comply with a requirement under subsection (2)(b) or (c), a member of the Police may seize and take possession of any arms item or ammunition in the possession or under the control of the dealer.

History: Section 60C: inserted, on 24 December 2020, by section 89 of the Arms Legislation Act 2020 (2020 No 23).