Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PROTECTION ORDERS ACT 2008 (NO. 46 OF 2008) - SECT 57

    (1)     This section applies if a final order is made in relation to a respondent who is the holder of a firearms licence.

Note 1     Firearms licence —see the dictionary.

Note 2     For the application of this section to consent orders, see s 43 (3).

    (2)     The firearms licence is cancelled by force of this section.

    (3)     However, the Magistrates Court may, on application when the final order is made, order that the firearms licence not be cancelled under this section if—

        (a)     the final order is a personal protection order; and

        (b)     the court is satisfied that the firearms licence should not be cancelled.

    (4)     The Magistrates Court may make a consent order that the firearms licence not be cancelled under this section only if the final order is a personal protection order.

    (5)     The Magistrates Court may order—

        (a)     the seizure of the firearms licence; and

        (b)     the seizure of any firearm or ammunition in the respondent's possession.