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Australian Capital Territory. 1996 ‘Adult Firearms Licences - Period in Force.’ Australian Capital Territory Firearms Act 1996 (A1996-74 - Republication No.45, effective 27 April 2016); Part 7 (Section 78). Canberra: ACT Parliamentary Counsel. 1 January
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78 Adult firearms licences - period in force
(1) An adult firearms licence begins on the day it is issued and remains in force, subject to this Act —
(a) for 5 years; or
(b) if a shorter period is prescribed by regulation - for the shorter period prescribed; or
(c) for a category D licence - until the date (the end date) decided by the registrar.
(2) The end date must not be more than 12 months after the day the licence begins…
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http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/1996-74/current/pdf/1996-74.pdf