Citation(s) from the GunPolicy.org literature library
New Zealand. 1992 ‘Identification Numbers.’ Arms Regulations 1992 (SR 1992/346) [as at 1 January 2010]; Section 12 (Reprint 2010). Wellington: Parliamentary Counsel Office. 11 December
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12 Identification numbers
(1) Every person who imports into New Zealand a pistol, military style semi-automatic firearm, or restricted weapon (other than a pistol, military style semi-automatic firearm, or restricted weapon that is an antique firearm) that does not bear a serial number, shall stamp, or cause to be stamped, in clear view on the frame of that pistol, military style semi-automatic firearm, or restricted weapon, within 30 days after the day on which it is imported, a number by which that pistol, military style semiautomatic firearm, or restricted weapon may be identified.
(2) Every person commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $400 who contravenes subclause (1).