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 27 (Reprint 2010). Wellington: Parliamentary Counsel Office. 11 December
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27 Identification numbers
(1) Every person who hands over possession of any pistol, military style semi-automatic firearm, or restricted weapon to a person who holds a permit to procure that pistol, military style semi-automatic firearm, or restricted weapon shall, if that pistol, military style semi-automatic firearm, or restricted weapon does not bear a serial number, stamp, or cause to be stamped, in clear view on the frame of that pistol, military style semi-automatic firearm, or restricted weapon, before it is handed over, a number by which that pistol, military style semi-automatic 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).