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📜 Firearms Amendment Bill 2003

Assented toLABill 25119 November 2003

The Firearms Amendment Bill 2003 amends the Firearms Act 1974 to address paintball regulations, handgun provisions, and other administrative matters. It introduces licensing for paintball, increases penalties for firearm offences, and removes the Firearms Advisory Committee.

Impact

Paintball players and businesses will be affected by the new licensing requirements. Gun owners face stricter penalties for offences. The WA Police Service will have increased powers regarding licensing decisions based on criminal intelligence. The removal of the Firearms Advisory Committee changes the advisory structure.

Key Changes

["Introduces licensing and regulation for paintball guns and paintball activities.", "Increases penalties for various firearm offences, including illegal manufacture and sale.", "Allows the Commissioner of Police to consider criminal intelligence when assessing firearm licence applications without disclosing the intelligence details.", "Removes the Firearms Advisory Committee."]