Citation(s) from the GunPolicy.org literature library
Western Australia. 1973 ‘Genuine Need Required in Some Cases.’ Firearms Act 1973 (Version 05-00-00, reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 13 February 2015); Section 11B. Perth: State Law Publisher. 18 October
Relevant contents
11B. Genuine need required in some cases
(1) The regulations may provide that, for prescribed categories of firearms or ammunition, an approval or permit cannot be granted, and a licence cannot be issued, under this Act to a person unless the Commissioner is satisfied that the person has a genuine need to acquire or possess a firearm or ammunition of that category.
(2) The regulations may make provision as to the circumstances in which a person can or cannot be considered to have a genuine need to acquire or possess a firearm or ammunition of a particular category.
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